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How to get better at speaking in public by MyImaginaryWorld

"Just do it."

How I did it: I've been an event planner, coordinator, speaker, and workshop provider since I was 13. Although I began working in the background of things when I was 11. Needless to say, pubic speaking is vital. When I was 13 I basically threw up before each time after bouncing up and down on the spot for an hour trying to relieve nerves. 

Once, the MC of an event didn't show up (traffic accident) and wouldn't get there for another two hours. So, I took charge. I had just turned 14 and most people around me were 18-20. I got on stage, looked at the crowd, and said, "Hey, unfortunately our MC has been stuck in traffic and can't make it. So I'm going to go out on a limb and fill in for now...despite the lack of planning and my crazy stage fright." Best thing I ever did. And then I did it for a couple hours when needed. Once you get going it wasn't so bad. Whenever I made a mistake I said so out loud and moved on.

Lessons & tips: 1) Breathe.

2) Know what you're going to say before hand
3) Talk to yourself, say the whole thing
4) It'll all be okay. Really. If you lose your point, just continue on with the next. Treat your audience like a friend. Laugh at yourself, and continue on.
5) The more you do it, the better you get. So volunteer to do it every time, even when your body screams no.


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