Public Speaking Anxiety

Is drawing a blank during your presentation that bad?

Drawing a blank during your presentation can be a terrifyingly vulnerable moment. Many people understand that it is human to err, while others will feel you are unprepared (which you may be). When Govenor Jan Brewer drew a blank during the opening speech of her debate, many news outlets were pretty harsh. So what can you do to avoid this during your presentation?

• Preparation is the key to remembering what you want to say, and I think developing a 3-point message is essential to preparation. Focusing your remarks on three themes or points makes remembering your outline easier. And who doesn't want to make that easier?
• If you think nerves are the cat that's got your tongue, or if you find your flow interrupted by other factors--shortness of breath, for example--you need to practice the relaxation response to get your butterflies under control.

The Eloquent Woman: Is drawing a blank that bad? What to learn from the Arizona governor's speechless moment

Hear live from 8 presentation experts without leaving your home

Check out this website to find 8 webinar presentations that will help you learn more about the art of speaking in public!


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Interview: Guy Kawasaki – Enchanting Speaker

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Guy Kawasaki is a Silicon Valley legend. The erstwhile Apple software  evangelist, now a successful VC, has written a string of best sellers  from the 1990 The MacIntosh Way to the 2009 The Art of the Start.  He’s currently working on a new book Enchantment: The Art of Changing  Hearts, Minds, and Actions.

Interview: Guy Kawasaki – Enchanting Speaker

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Presentation Zen: The visual transformation of Bill Gates the presenter

Many years ago I began pointing to the presentation style of Steve Jobs as a good example of how to present with visuals on a large stage. Often I would contrast Jobs' presentation techniques with those of Bill Gates. Bill Gates is a man with a big heart and a big brain. I'm a fan. Yet, in spite of all his talents and contributions, delivering effective presentations — especially if slides were involved — was not one of his strong points. Things, however, started to change in early 2009. When I attended TED in Long Beach that year, I witnessed an engaging presentation by Bill Gates.

Presentation Zen: The visual transformation of Bill Gates the presenter

11 Highly Useful Presentation Tools for Sales and Marketing

Check out the article 11 Highly Useful Presentation Tools for Sales and Marketing. They include a lot of cool free apps for your presentation including

1. Slideshare
2. Google Presentations
3. Zoho Show
4. Prezi
5. Author Stream
6. Jing
7. and more!


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