public speaking: from anxiety to exhilaration leaders in health namibia
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Public Speaking:From Anxiety to Exhilaration
Leaders in Health Namibia
Transform fear of public speaking into powerful and
effective presentations
Why do people experience anxiety before a presentation?
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Reasons for Presentation Anxiety
• Predisposition• Unfamiliar surroundings• Not used to presenting• Uncomfortable with language• Dislike of structured nature of presentations• Worried about being judged, evaluated, or perceived
poorly by others• Feel conspicuous• Don’t like attention from audience
Symptoms of Anxiety©
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Symptoms of Anxiety
• Physical – Sweating, rapid heartbeat, shaking, dry mouth, shortness of breath, increased blood pressure
• Cognitive – Negative thoughts, thought blockage, disorganized thoughts
• Behavioral – Avoidance of or escaping from the feared situation
Methods that address symptoms of anxiety
• Physical Level – Deep relaxation techniques, medication, diet, exercise
• Behavioral Level – Visualization, Desensitization, Practice
• Cognitive Level – Cognitive therapy
Ten Tips to a Dynamic Presentation
“You can speak well if your tongue can deliver the message
of your heart.”
- John Ford
11 Start Strong
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Know Your Audience
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PracticePracticePractice.
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Tap into your Passion
55Find a Face in the Crowd
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Use Stories
77 Employ Gestures
88Build Speech through Key Points
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Know your Notes
1010End Strong
Additional Resources
Handouts:• Ten Tips to a Dynamic Presentation• Effective Presentation Skills
Activity• Think of a teacher who has inspired you• Spend a few minutes writing a story about this
teacher• In pairs, share your story, with Ten Tips in
mind• Provide feedback• Volunteers to share with the whole group• Peer feedback
Thank you!