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AROUND KENNESAW | March 2022
BY DANA DORRIS
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Great leaders always seem to have the “it” factor. They look the part, have extra swagger, and seem to be completely comfortable when speaking in front of a crowd. I always have heard that public speaking is the No. 1 fear for most people, even more than death. So, what is the secret ingredient? I believe it is preparation and practice. I once held a sales leader position, where a small part of my role was to train insurance agents in a classroom setting, on a rotational basis with other leaders. Even though I knew the content, my stomach sank when I saw my name on the list, and I would dread my week coming around on the schedule. I gave it considerable thought, and decided if I was going to improve my skills, and get better and more comfortable with presenting, I needed to do it more often. I took a brave step and asked to be put on the schedule as much as possible. I needed practice. We’ve always heard that practice makes perfect. I am not sure if that necessarily is true, but I do believe that practice builds confidence, reduces anxiety and assists in delivering a successful presentation. In fact, I’ve read that those who spend quality time in preparation are the Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing ones who canelit,be more spontaneous during presentations. sed diam nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore I magna aliquam erat volutpat. Over the years, have found threeUt wisi simple enim adsteps that help boost my minim veniam, quis nostrud confidence in public speaking:
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Take time to rehearse out loud and, if possible, in front of a mirror. It is important to take the extra time and energy to rehearse out loud, and not just review your presentation in your head. Seeing yourself speaking can be an eyeopening experience. If video is unavailable, simply listening to yourself through an audio recording will help you adjust your energy, voice inflection and pace. Use a focus group. My family is usually my focus group to test my content. However, when I have an important project, I choose subject matter experts to listen in, and ask for their feedback. With technology platforms, such as Zoom, you easily can accomplish this.
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surface. You still might get nervous when you have a public speaking engagement, but making your communication style a priority will help ease the tension, and allow you to project confidence when you are speaking in front of a crowd. I am willing to bet that, if you ask any of your favorite public speakers how they get ready for a big event, their secret ingredient will be their preparation. Just remember, even if they seem poised and confident, they probably are paddling like crazy underneath the surface.
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