Public Speaking...

[classy freshman]

Today I am going to be a guest speaker at an alternative school's high school graduation. I feel like I have a good message for the kids, but public speaking isn't really my thing. It is only going to be in front of like 25-30 people, but I still get nervous and shy in those situations.

Any tips?

 

[classy freshman]

Today I am going to be a guest speaker at an alternative school's high school graduation. I feel like I have a good message for the kids, but public speaking isn't really my thing. It is only going to be in front of like 25-30 people, but I still get nervous and shy in those situations.

Any tips?

 

[jfmartimcdandruff]

practice a lot

 

[jfmartimcdandruff]

practice a lot

 

[queencitysneakerqueen]

Eye contact, practice your breathing and don't be nervous

 

[queencitysneakerqueen]

Eye contact, practice your breathing and don't be nervous

 

[bruza]

Do what everyone else said plus try and control how fast you talk. Also body language says a lot about a speaker. Try not to be too fixed in one position.

 

[bruza]

Do what everyone else said plus try and control how fast you talk. Also body language says a lot about a speaker. Try not to be too fixed in one position.

 

[mht214]

Practice your speech in front of someone

Get into Kobe like mode go in there focused 

 

[mht214]

Practice your speech in front of someone

Get into Kobe like mode go in there focused 

 

[kingjay718]

Have fun with it.  Just relax and let it fly.  Obviously you're of some substance if they chose you to speak. 

 

[kingjay718]

Have fun with it.  Just relax and let it fly.  Obviously you're of some substance if they chose you to speak. 

 

[twozerosix]

Drink before.

 

[twozerosix]

Drink before.

 

[wanksta23]

practice at home

and remember, no one can notice that you'll be nervous honestly

 

[wanksta23]

practice at home

and remember, no one can notice that you'll be nervous honestly

 

[raptors29]

Practice but remember that a lot of people won't even be paying you any attention. It's mostly mental. Things you're conscious of on stage most likely won't be evident to the audience.

 

[raptors29]

Practice but remember that a lot of people won't even be paying you any attention. It's mostly mental. Things you're conscious of on stage most likely won't be evident to the audience.

 

[lieutenantdan93]

Look at the people's foreheads; they'll think you're looking right into their eyes

 

[lieutenantdan93]

Look at the people's foreheads; they'll think you're looking right into their eyes

 

[ac4three]

Just try to relax.

 

[ac4three]

Just try to relax.

 

[jdiggs]

Project your voice. No one wants to hear unconfident words.
It wouldnt hurt to put energy and emotion in it so its not boring.

And dont think too hard during the speech or u might slip.
Get into a groove and try to make it as smooth as possible.

 

[jdiggs]

Project your voice. No one wants to hear unconfident words.
It wouldnt hurt to put energy and emotion in it so its not boring.

And dont think too hard during the speech or u might slip.
Get into a groove and try to make it as smooth as possible.

 

[airjordan jb23]

If you practice a lot you'll be a lot more confident when its time...