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Youth Leadership Program Workshop #1

Overcoming Fears / Speech Preparation Workshop

Presenter: Gordon Pong

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Overcoming Stage Fright

• Also known as Speech Anxiety, Nervousness, Platform panic, etc.

5 Tips:1. Know the audience

2. Know your material

3. Visualize yourself giving your speech

4. Relax

5. Turn nervousness into positive energy

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Prepare, Prepare and Prepare!!!

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Think about the content….What is your message to the audience?

e.g. Encourage people to exercise

Introduce your pet

Share an unforgettable experience

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Why should they listen to you?

Do you make them think?

Do you touch their heart?

Do they laugh?

Is the message very

important?

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The Style…..

The Story

The Conversational Approach

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The Structure…..

Opening

Body

Conclusion

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You have to rehearse….

1. Time your speech

2. Show your skills

• Vary the pace• Use of pauses to add impact

Vocal variety, gestures, movement...

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Get comfortable, take a breath and smile…..

Can Vs. Can’t

I’m going to show my best…

I’m going to perform better than others…

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“It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.”

Walt Disney