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Talk Like TED is for anyone who wants to speak with more confidence and authority. It's for anyone who delivers presentations, pitches products or services, or leads people who need to be inspired. It's for anyone who has an idea that needs to be heard.
Public presentations don't get much bigger than the keynote stage at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. I've personally worked with some executives two to three months ahead of the show, helping them craft and deliver their message.
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Don't give in to stage fright—follow these tips for avoiding a presentation meltdown a...
'What the heck should I do with my hands?' This question often comes up
when I'm helping clients improve their public speaking skills. Speaking in
front of a group of people, it’s easy to feel exposed and
self-conscious—which tends to exacerbate any anxiety we may feel about how
we represent ourselves or how we feel about the strength of our
content. Here are some tips I recommend about what to do with your hands
while on stage:
All that time spent polishing, honing, and rehearsing your presentation...
Gone in a split second. You're on stage, paralysed by fear. You can't open
your mouth. Your heart is beating like a drum, and the fight-or-flight
reaction is in full swing.
What’s the best way to beat this terrifying paralysis? The more we can make
presenting feel habitual, the less nerve-wracking it will be. This routine
made up of 15 simple habits will help you count down to every presentation
with less anxiety and better preparedness.