by alexc » Fri Sep 12, 2008 5:38 pm
SO I have had more than my fair share of experieces giving lae presentations and speaches so I have quite a few tips for you.
1) Write down every single word of your speach. Do not wing it if you are nervous. Do not just speak fromthe heart and do not just attempt to memorize it. Have it all on note cards and have those cards with you. If you are nervous, every other method of speaking will fail you until you become more comfortable in front of a crowd.
2) Practice your speach often. Several times a day if possible
3) Record yourself on video giving the speach. Watch the video and see where you can improve.
4) Get a test audience to listen to your speach. This way you get both a crowd to speak to, and a chance for feedback before the real deal.
5) There are two types of nervous speach, those who talk too quickly or those who talk too slowly when nervous. You need to figure out which you are and adjust the timing of your speach.
And as it looks like I found this thread too late, good job on your success, it only gets easier from here.