give a public speech

though the profession i ultimately end up in will not involve public speaking, i would like an opportunity to speak in public. i took an anthroplogy class one year and at the end of the year we had to present a research project to the class. initially i was very very nervous but when i got up there i wasnt so much anymore. i spoke easily and freely and the feedback i got from ppl in my class was much better than i anticipated. because of that experience i was able to put that fear to rest and realize that it is something that i might actually be good at.

I never have problems speaking or performing. My parents had me twirling batons when I was 5 infront of tons of people, I grew up with the performance bug, and public speaking is akin to that in my opinion.

The largest group I did speaking to was most likely 300-400 people.

I have performed infront of 30,000 though.

I first was introduced to this concept through 4-H through speeches and demonstrations. I used the skills I learned doing speeches to FCCLA STAR Events. Then, I became an officer in 4-H and FCCLA and had to say things from just a few people to thousands. Speaking in front of people can be nerveracking but it helps you grow in so many ways. If something flubs in your speech, smile and go on like nothing happened. This will be a great skill that will be used where ever I go in life.

I guess it was easier for me because since I was little I’ve been exposed to public speaking in church.

By the time I was in high school, I was for two consecutive years the president of my class, and often had to do public speaking.

Then teaching at school. and now training at work.

I really enjoy it.

Once you get past the wobbly knees, shaky voice, heart palpitations and impending loss of your lunch, it’s not too bad. Especially if you are prepared and are willing to have fun!