Comments on: Dealing With Nerves

By: Barb

Barb — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 18:36:25 +0000

I agree, self confidence and preparation, are the solution to nerves.

By: Mike Pulsifer (a)

Mike Pulsifer (a) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:48:06 +0000

gracias

By: ordenadores portatiles

ordenadores portatiles — Tue, 12 May 2009 17:18:35 +0000

ordenadores portatiles…

Estoy de acuerdo con casi todo…

By: How to prevent and recover from mind blanks : Speaking about Presenting

How to prevent and recover from mind blanks : Speaking about Presenting — Thu, 07 May 2009 09:21:10 +0000

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By: donnaklopez

donnaklopez — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 11:56:23 +0000

’ve been in that zone where even though I could look at the laptop that showed the next slide, I advanced on and on, continuing with my presentation, all without looking at the laptop. It’s a wonderful situation and can be Karls Mortgage Calculator compared to a runner’s high. What I even find is that in situations such as those, I’m talking on auto pilot.

By: ACORN

ACORN — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:46:27 +0000

It's been a month since President Obama pursues his position. But let's be honest, I don't see any changes about our economy, still we are in recession. But did you here the news about ACORN or also known as Association for Community Organizations for Reform Now? Well, ACORN fell far from their liability tree, and they losing fast in their credibility and winding up as being portrayed as nuts. The Congressional representatives were progressively more resistant on listening to the group, after allegations (even some convictions) of voter fraud, and other abnormalities for a social altruism group. President Obama and his ties to this band of malcontents are coming under more scrutiny, especially after the introduction of HR 1388, a bill that would virtually mandate volunteer activities – indistinguishable to a violation of the Constitution. I think they may all need payday loans, because if they keep up their tomfoolery, everyone on the board of ACORN may have to get new job. Well president, I do think you should act faster before you realize you have nothing but miseries of your people.

By: WVMikeP

WVMikeP — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:02:19 +0000

Yeah,
I've been seriously considering joining the local club for quite some
time. The obstacle I need to work out is my commute.

By: Alec Satin

Alec Satin — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:29:04 +0000

Hi Mike,

Toastmasters is a wonderful organization for reducing “nerves” when speaking. One of the primary goals seems to be to create an environment where newcomers are welcomed and supported in gaining confidence. I've attended a handful of meetings of Sesame Toastmasters here in NY. I've also heard excellent things about two local DC groups.

By: WVMikeP

WVMikeP — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 18:07:25 +0000

Thanks and great point!

By: Dan Oltersdorf

Dan Oltersdorf — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 20:13:33 +0000

Great comments and suggestions. My only addition would be to remember the following mantra: “Get over yourself”. That means that this presentation is not about YOU. This should be about your message and the audience you are communicating with. If you allow yourself to focus on your own performance or what others are thinking of you instead of how your message can most effectively be received by your audience (focus on them not you), you will be much more successful.