Presenting Support

[I_am_Ahab]

Has anybody here gotten through an intense fear of public speaking? I understand I can't let such a petty phobia take the upper hand and I refuse to let it restrict my professional choices. However, I sill have my defense to do and am terrified.

 

Thoughts?

[fuzzylogician]

This older thread has some good advice:

[KathleenLivesay]

The first time I speak in front of many people is when I was in College. It’s a different feeling, and it depends on the people or person in front of you. You have to be confident, face the audience like you are facing a friend, look them in the eye, remember that you know everything, keep your guts, stand with a smile and most importantly you have to know every angle of the topic you have.

 

Hope that helps.

 

P.s. chewing gum helps before going to a battle ^^