I don't
get stage fright, I actually love the energy, I love the spontaneity, I love
the adrenaline you get in front of a live audience, it actually really works
for me.
How you in the
first 30 seconds of your speech is very important. Even if you are a
professional speaker with years of experience, you may have some tension and
stress inside you which is natural. Do you think that Serena Williams will not
have tension when she goes to play a game of tennis?
When you reach
to the podium, do not rush to speak. Do not lean on the podium. It may mean
that you are nervous which you are trying to hide. Take a few seconds to get
set. Look at the audience and try to make eye contact with them . Arrange and
organise your papers or flash cards and keep them at a place where you can
access easily. Take a deep breath. Smile. And then you may start your speech.
May be there
are occasions where you may not be comfortable. May be there are speakers who
are much more senior to you. Or there may be great personalities and legends on
the stage and you may not be comfortable to speak in front of them. Still feel
comfortable. Fake it to make it! Yes, even if you feel uncomfortable, fake as
though you are comfortable and you will feel comfortable!
N C Sridharan
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