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re: "Speaking to large groups" knower abouters
Posted on 11/3/22 at 8:45 pm to Naked Bootleg
Posted on 11/3/22 at 8:45 pm to Naked Bootleg
Do you talk to friends, peers, loved ones, etc? If so, it’s the quantity you’re getting hung up on. So, focus on one friendly face and act as if it’s just the two of you talking. Tune the rest out. Practice this by recording yourself talking directly to the camera and do it 10 or so times. You’ll notice a significant positive change between 1-10.
Or, nut up and just make the got damn speech, Sally.
Either way, you’ll be fine.
Or, nut up and just make the got damn speech, Sally.
Either way, you’ll be fine.
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Posted on 11/3/22 at 9:01 pm to Naked Bootleg
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Those who've done this before: got any advice for a first-timer?
When I had to speak in front of large groups like that I would visit 5 minutes or so with people in the front row before the presentation started. It helped break the ice, they were not strangers so much anymore.
You can ask them questions like is there anything specific you would like covered in this presentation.
If your following someone and not given an opportunity to visit. I would carry a prop something pertaining to my presentation to calm my nerves.
Hated giving presentations in the beginning of my career but then loved doing it.
Posted on 11/3/22 at 9:44 pm to geauxjo
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geauxjo
thank you and thanks to everyone. I didn’t expect so much commonality of wisdom and I can’t tell you guys how much help this is Posted on 11/3/22 at 11:04 pm to Naked Bootleg
If you are not prepared, try this...Find the most socially awkward looking guy (a woman would invoke unwanted sympathy). Focus on him and him alone. Make eye contact. Speak vindictively. The crowd will be more focused on that than your weak presentation. Afterwards throw him a fiver and thank him for being a good sport.
Posted on 11/3/22 at 11:21 pm to Anonymous95
This is key. You are the only one in the room that gives a crap. Calm down
and say what you're there to say.
and say what you're there to say.
Posted on 11/3/22 at 11:23 pm to sqerty
Have done it several times and it usually goes better than you expect.
HOWEVER, do NOT eat a big meal prior to the event, no matter how tempting. Nerves and digestion don’t go well together.
Only time I screwed up speaking was after having a bowl of gumbo at a luncheon and got hit about half way through. Sudden, perfuse cold sweating and the urge to shat my pants ruined a good presentation … for sure. Mind got foggy and lost my place. Hurried the finish, was terrible.
Trust your gut but not your stomach.
HOWEVER, do NOT eat a big meal prior to the event, no matter how tempting. Nerves and digestion don’t go well together.
Only time I screwed up speaking was after having a bowl of gumbo at a luncheon and got hit about half way through. Sudden, perfuse cold sweating and the urge to shat my pants ruined a good presentation … for sure. Mind got foggy and lost my place. Hurried the finish, was terrible.
Trust your gut but not your stomach.
Posted on 11/3/22 at 11:54 pm to Naked Bootleg
Know intrinsically that your real personality is lovable, and that you have much to offer the audience. They are fortunate to hear your presentation and your thoughts. Be yourself, make it fun, drink a frick ton of coffee and get in the zone. Most importantly, if you are having fun with it they will, but you've got to make yourself enjoy it, like a runner's high.
Posted on 11/4/22 at 12:08 am to Naked Bootleg
Little Jimmy Dickens was a country singer and later a record producer. When he was auditioning a new act he would get a foot from their face and stare at them intently while they were singing. If they could maintain their composure they would have no problem singing for an audience. Get someone to stare at you while you practice.
Posted on 11/4/22 at 12:11 am to Naked Bootleg
Practice, practice, practice beforehand.
Posted on 11/4/22 at 12:24 am to vuvuzela
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Know intrinsically that your real personality is lovable, and that you have much to offer the audience. They are fortunate to hear your presentation and your thoughts. Be yourself, make it fun, drink a frick ton of coffee and get in the zone. Most importantly, if you are having fun with it they will, but you've got to make yourself enjoy it, like a runner's high.
This is the way.
Posted on 11/4/22 at 1:30 am to mjthe
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Posted on 11/4/22 at 1:58 am to 9Fiddy
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Make it funny and for God’s sake, don’t just read your slides.
I've always tried to use humor or anecdotes in presentations to better tell a story. Additionally, it REALLY helps to know your audience to help relate to them.
For instance, memes work in a casual presentation in front of some nerds. Sales presentation in front of the same nerds with some other stakeholders....not so much.
Posted on 11/4/22 at 2:01 am to GRTiger
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Know intrinsically that your real personality is lovable, and that you have much to offer the audience. They are fortunate to hear your presentation and your thoughts. Be yourself, make it fun, drink a frick ton of coffee and get in the zone. Most importantly, if you are having fun with it they will, but you've got to make yourself enjoy it, like a runner's high.
I am picturing Michael Scott doing this.
Posted on 11/4/22 at 6:55 am to Naked Bootleg
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The problem: just the thought of speaking to large groups is one of my biggest anxieties. I'd rather swim with sharks than do this shite. I've never done it before, and I am already pissing my pantalones.
This is one of the most common fears that I’m glad I don’t have. I love speaking to groups. I get comfortable and then can just roll with it. Most I’ve done is about 400 ish, don’t remember final tally. I played trumpet in band in high school and regularly performed in front of crowds. Playing a solo in the half time show in front of several thousand people gets you over fears pretty quickly.
Make notes, or talking points, use them. But don’t forget to get your head out of your notes. Don’t just stand and read slides. If there’s a podium and you feel more comfortable anchoring, do it. But get your head out of the notes and look at the audience. If it’s your material, you already know it. Be confident.
Be careful with humor. Nothing is worse than telling a joke that falls flat. I use a lot of sports references in my talks, because they are universally applicable. Especially during college football rivalry weeks.
This post was edited on 11/4/22 at 6:57 am
Posted on 11/4/22 at 7:13 am to Naked Bootleg
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f I could do this virtually to 20,000 people I'd kill it. But it's face to face in person, they'll all be seated while I'm on a stage. I just get the heebie jeebies thinking about having 240 sets of eyeballs staring at me. I realize it sounds ridiculous and I can't really explain why it makes me so nervous.
It's not ridiculous. I'm right there with you and have the same issue.
Posted on 11/4/22 at 8:55 am to Aguga
I dont like standing behind a podium. Moving around helps me.
Posted on 11/4/22 at 9:04 am to Naked Bootleg
Over prepare
Practice - think about cadence and dynamics (where you slow down, speed up, soften your voice, etc)
Be authentic - people pick up on it quick if you aren’t.
Focused breathing helps
Practice - think about cadence and dynamics (where you slow down, speed up, soften your voice, etc)
Be authentic - people pick up on it quick if you aren’t.
Focused breathing helps
Posted on 11/4/22 at 9:32 am to Naked Bootleg
I always found it beneficial to show up slightly drunk.
All B.S. aside, don't look directly at people. Look at the back of the room when having to face the audience. In my experience, if you start making eye contact you could lose your focus.
In all honesty, the majority of the people aren't listening anyway. It's really not that bad.
All B.S. aside, don't look directly at people. Look at the back of the room when having to face the audience. In my experience, if you start making eye contact you could lose your focus.
In all honesty, the majority of the people aren't listening anyway. It's really not that bad.
This post was edited on 11/4/22 at 9:38 am
Posted on 11/4/22 at 9:41 am to Naked Bootleg
Didn’t read the t whole thread but anytime I have to get in front of a group I cut out the caffeine until after I give the talk. Big coffee drinker but I have noticed I get more jittery and nervous before and during a talk if I have caffeine running through me
Once the talk is over you will realize there were a few things you wish you had expounded upon or just flat out bombed on but use it for next time. I tend to get a high after giving one
Once the talk is over you will realize there were a few things you wish you had expounded upon or just flat out bombed on but use it for next time. I tend to get a high after giving one
Posted on 11/4/22 at 9:45 am to Naked Bootleg
If it’s marketing people, you will be fine. If it’s a group of engineers, you are screwed.
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