Top 7 Tips for Eliminating Speaker Jitters

1. Nervousness is fear of failure. Here is the secret of
   conquering anxiety. Become message-centered and
   audience-centered, not self-centered. Stop thinking of
   yourself, and start thinking of your message.
   
   
2. If you are thoroughly prepared, your internal
   nervousness seldom shows. Prepare 150%.
   
   
3. Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse. Talk out loud, and walk
   around while you practice. Use the same physical energy
   you plan to use on the day of your presentation. Practice
   in the car. If you can concentrate while driving, you will
   be able to pull it from your unconscious when are you in
   front of the group. Make your points sound off-the-cuff
   and conversational.
   
   
4. Practice in front of your mirror. Practice in the car.
   If you can concentrate while driving you will be able to
   pull what you need from your unconscious when you are in
   front of the group. Make your points sound spontaneous
   and conversational.
   
   
5. Exercise is an antidote to stress. Arrive early and
   take a brisk walk for at least five minutes. If it is
   raining or snowing outside, you can still do some body
   stretches.
   
   
6. Abstain from caffeine and alcohol before you speak.
   You don’t need more jitters. Always wear your favorite
   outfit use attractive colors. Women, go simple on the
   jewelry. Avoid too much black and white.
   
   
7. For trembling hands, place your hands on the side of
   your chair and count to 10 as you try to lift the seat.
   This is an isometric exercise that works… and nobody will
   notice you doing it.

Sandra Schrift 13 year speaker bureau owner and now career
coach to emerging and veteran public speakers who want to
"grow" a profitable speaking business. I also work with
business professionals and organizations who want to
master their presentations.

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