fear to fun: why you freak when you speak in public, and how to calm your nerves and wow the crowd
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Ready to conquer America's number one fear? This unique, insightful primer on the cause and cures for public speaking anxiety was developed by Andy Saks, founder of Spark Presentations, and author of The Presentation Playbook Series. It’s been booked and enjoyed by a wide variety of organizations, from companies to career centers to conferences. “Fear to Fun” is unique in both content and style. By helping your audience understand and conquer the thorniest areas of public speaking – the very ones often ignored by other programs – it delivers distinctive, immediate value. As a result, it transforms public speaking from a tedious chore into a powerful tool anyone can wield to boost their impact on, and value to, their organizations. Topics include: - The physiology of speaking anxiety: why our bodies rebel at the very idea of speaking - How content, environment, and other factors can amplify that anxiety - Tips, tricks and technologies to remove these roadblocks and give a great performance Use “Fear to Fun” to conquer America’s number one fear, and discover where it can take you! To learn more or book “Fear to Fun,” visit the Keynotes page at www.SparkPresentations.com, or contact Andy directly at 781-454-7600 or [email protected].TRANSCRIPT
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FEAR TO FUNWhy you freak when you speak in public,
and how to calm your nerves and wow the crowd
For By
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“Fear to Fun” is unique in both content and style. By helping your audience understand and conquer the thorniest areas of public speaking – the very ones often ignored by other programs – it delivers distinctive, immediate value. As a result, it transforms public speaking from a tedious chore into a powerful tool anyone can wield to boost their impact on, and value to, their organizations.
Topics include:
✓ The physiology of speaking anxiety: why our bodies rebel at the very idea of speaking
✓ How content, environment, and other factors can amplify that anxiety
✓ Tips, tricks and technologies to remove these roadblocks and give a great performance
Use “Fear to Fun” to conquer America’s number one fear, and discover where it can take you!
To learn more or book “Fear to Fun,” visit the Keynotes page at www.SparkPresentations.com, or contact Andy directly at 781-454-7600 or [email protected].
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Thank you for viewing “Fear to Fun!”
This unique, insightful primer on the cause and cures for public speaking anxiety was developed by Andy Saks, founder of Spark Presentations, and author of The Presentation Playbook Series.
It’s been booked and enjoyed by a wide variety of organizations, from companies to career centers to conferences.
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INTERNAL PUBLIC
Staff meeting Webinar
Product training Conference seminar
Party / celebration Colleague training (PDO)
Organization retreat Press conference/interview
Other? Other?
What are your speaking situations?
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What scares you about speaking? (clarinets?)
1. PUBLIC SPEAKING
2. Heights
3. Insects/bugs
4. Money problems
5. Deep water
6. Sickness
7. Death
8. Flying
9. Loneliness
10. Dogs
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How could conquering America’s #1 fear help you?
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FIVE FACTORS THAT MAKE YOU FREAK
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1. Are your stakes high?
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2. Do you know your stuff?
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3. Environment throwing you off?
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4. Feeling a bit “ungrounded?”
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IsolatedObject of focusFear of harm
5. Is your body rebelling?
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Heart
Lungs
Stomach
Voice
Mouth
Memory
Skin
Arms/Legs
Hands
How do symptoms help you survive?
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SIX WAYS TO CHANGE YOUR MIND
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1. Smile.
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(Hint: not you)
2. Remember who it’s about.
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3. Visualize success.
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4. Practice.
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5. Be your hero.
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6. Breathe it out.
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More Waysto ChangeYour Mind
Spark Challenge
Can you share one?
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MIND BODY
Analyze your fear Stand before you speak
Ask empowering questions Look to horizon
Change your reaction to adversity
(“This is inconvenient”)Move / walk (endorphins)
Remember when you love it Rock out!
Rewrite your speaking history
More ways to change your mind
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Thank you!
Presentation help when you want to talk.Professional speakers when you don’t.
Andy Saks, Owner & Lead Speaker 781-454-7600
[email protected] www.sparkpresentations.com