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This is a presentation I created for a workshop I ran for dealing with stage fright. The workshop was for business owners. I am an accountant learning everything I can about small business, passing it on via my writing and presentations. I am a member of the National Speakers Association, and a CC and CL with ToastMasters. Heather Smith : www.heathersmithsmallbusiness.com
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Dealing with stage fright
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What scare you about speaking on stage?
Identify and address issues
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Prepare
• Know your material but don’t memorise it• Know audience knowledge level• Fear comes from anxiety you’ll make a mistake
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What is the worst that can happen?
Enjoy the moment
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Chew gum
• Loosens jaw• Helps you relax• Don’t go on stage with gum in
mouth!
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Drink
• DRINK• Water• Orange juice• Warm tea
• DON’T DRINK• Milky drinks• Alcohol
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Be calm
• Meditate• Breathe• Exercise
• Think positive thoughts Place hand on head,
over eyes, breathe deeply visualise a light coming through hands
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Get your head in the game
• Get in the zone• Get your mojo on• Listen to music• Visualise success
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Audience
• Imagine them in their under wear• Imagine they are all the same person
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Red Leather Yellow Leather
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
She sells sea shells by the sea shore.
Tongue Twisters
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Lavender or Vanilla lotion
Rub your hands with lotion before going on stage- reduce anxiety
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Lucky Charm
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