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*There is a saying ‘don’t talk if you have nothing to say’. I’ll improvise on this, ‘don’t talk unless you know what to say’. What do I mean?  There needs to be a purpose to what you say. Whether it is to instruct someone to do something (instructive), to persuade someone to adopt your view point (persuasive) or simply to inform someone for their knowledge (informative). Whatever you say, should lead to a desired outcome. This is also known as ‘Call to Action’. When you communicate, keep in mind this ‘Call to Action’ and tailor your speech accordingly. As an example, an instructive speech could be more structural and systematic, appealing to one’s logic for understanding while a persuasive speech should appeal more to the emotion. Think about that when you make your next speech.
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Being nervous is normal regardless of how prepared you are. Sometimes even though you may feel perfectly calm and peaceful inside, you can still experience rapid heartbeat and sweaty palms. It may not be nervousness that you are feeling, but a case of adrenaline rush. It is not uncommon to experience a sudden increase in heartbeat, rapid breathing or even trembling hands just before a major presentation or interview.  This phenomenal is known as an ‘Adrenaline rush’. it is a physical feeling of intense excitement (nervousness) and stimulation caused by the release of the hormone adrenaline from the adrenal glands into the bloodstream. This happens when you are in a heightened state of physical and mental alertness. Sometimes watching a horror movie can also cause an adrenaline rush. As long as it's not long-lasting, adrenaline rush can temporarily increase one’s strength, sharpens one’s mental focus, allowing a person to think quickly (on his feet) and effectively. This can be extremely helpful especially during a debate or Q & A session where one is under time constraint to come up with an answer. It naturally negates nerves, creating a platform for you to express yourself while feeling less fearful of rejection.  While the intense feeling may seem overwhelming sometimes you even feel your voice trembling. Truth is, only in extreme cases can others detect this ‘nervousness’, so don’t be too worried with the trembling voice or shaking hands, most of the time these are not noticeable by your audience. You are the only one who notices it because it magnifies within you. So focus on your presentation, use the adrenaline rush to heighten your senses and sharpen your reflexes and not let it worry you.  |
Amy TayAmy is a facilitator at SOS with extensive experience in the field of public speaking. She has participated in numerous speech contest & coached individuals from all levels of the workforce. Her expertise can definitely assist your journey of becoming a confident & effective speaker. Archives
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