wps module 1. how to deal with nerves and control anxiety
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Winning Presentation SkillsOn-line program
5 x webinars10, 17 Dec and 7, 14, 21 Jan
My passion is to help people find their voice so that they can confidently and effectively get
their message and their point of view across to others
Public Speaking trainer and coach
Peter Dhu
Winning Presentation SkillsOn-line program
Agenda1 How to control nerves and anxiety and speak with increased confidence
2 How to devise and structure a speech which is both memorable and effective
3 How to create rapport and connect with your audience
4 Your non-verbal communication skills
5 How to use PowerPoint and other audio visual aids.
Module1.How to control nerves and anxiety and speak
with increased confidence
Ask Questions, Take Notes, Participate, Think
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN WEBINARS
This alone can put fear into many people
The role of nerves
"There are only two types of speakers in the world. Those that are nervous and
those that are liars. " Mark Twain
“I was nervous because it’s the Olympic Games. I am glad to
have nerves today. If I don’t have nerves then I am not ready”
Sally Pearson 2012 Olympic Gold
Medalist
The Elite Athlete
Anxiety Reality Check10 Maximum Anxiety
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5 Medium
4
3
2
1 Minimal Anxiety
Anxi
ety
Leve
ls
Understanding Fear
False Expectations Appearing Real
Questions
Reframing“an alternative way of viewing things”
Get Rid Of Nerves
Nerves
Excitement
Get Rid Of Public SpeakingJust have a conversation
Use The Chinese Waybe respectful to your audience
Focus on self Focus on
audience
Questions
PRIME Yourself To Speak
5. Expand your comfort
zone. 4. Monitor and
Measure.
3. Immersion.
2. Relaxation.
1. Preparation.
Preparation
The 3 Levels of
Preparation
Know Your Audience
Know Your Venue
Know Your Topic
Spectacular performance is always preceded by spectacular preparation – “Robert Schuller”
Relaxation
Learn To Relax
Deep Breathing Visualization Shoulder shrugs
Low Breathing V’s High Breathing – the brain needs oxygen
Immersion – Just Do It
Anthony Robbins states in his book, Awaken the Giant Within, that “repetition is the mother of skill.” In order to be a good speaker, you need to speak
Volunteer to chair more meetings
Do more community presentations
Join a public speaking club
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Get In The Habit Of Speaking Once A Week
Monitor and Measure
Specific Immediate Honest
Feedback is the food of champions
Reality Distortion
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Video Record Yourself
The camera does not lie!
Monitor and Measure
Expand Your Comfort Zone
Original Zone of Comfort
Risk number
one
Risk number
two
Risk Number
three
New Zone Of Comfort
Original Zone of Comfort
5 People
Toast Masters
club
State Conference
New Zone Of
Comfort
PRIME Yourself To Speak
5. Expand your comfort
zone. 4. Monitor and
Measure.
3. Immersion.
2. Relaxation.
1. Preparation.
Questions
Summary
Understand the role of
fear
Recognise you are doing
better than you think
Reframe ItPRIME
yourself to speak
I will send out
Key learning questionnaire
Module 2 – for next week
Recording of Module 1
Answers to key learning questions
Also email me with other questions