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I gave a best man's speech at a 200+ person wedding. Heart pounding? Sure Feeling nervous? A tad Prepared? Of course Best part of the speech? Actually giving the speech. The action of speaking to the audience felt liberating. Speaking of action, I read this quote the other day and I had to share it. “The first minute of action is worth more than a year of perfect planning.” I felt more confident after the first minute of speaking to 200+ people then I did in the weeks leading up to the speech. After that first minute was over, I couldn't wait to share more of what I wrote. When I was done and thought about it, the action of doing the speech was the best part. We can all sit and think, we can prepare for months, we can read all of the books, but if there is no action, then what are we doing it all for? For example, think about it like this with Public Speaking in general. Scenario: Someone wants to become a better public speaker and spends a year studying techniques and watching speeches online. 6-12 months go by and they finally decide to give a short speech at a some event or party. Explanation: Delivering that first speech, no matter how short, provides real-world experience and will boost your confidence in a way that studying alone cannot. To me, doing that speech (action) and getting that rep in is worth more than the 6-12 month of studying techniques. Sure the techniques help, but the action…that’s the best tutor. Moral of the story: Take action.

My public speaking fear intensified, When my teacher called me to speak on stage, And I couldn't say a word. This resulted in getting mocked by my classmates who excelled at it. This incident always stopped me from taking part in speaking opportunities, Because I had been judged by my classmates as being afraid of speaking on stage. For a few years, I never went on stage again to speak, As I did not want to be mocked again. Then, something happened that made me go on stage again, And face my fear of public speaking. You already know what happened after that. Let's talk about what made me change my perception. See, I still fear being judged by people. I can't get rid of this fear completely because I am human. To overcome my stage fear, I started practicing in front of small groups of people who were not there to make fun of me but to correct and support me when I went wrong. Today, I can speak on stage with confidence in front of strangers without the fear of being judged. Hope you got my point. P.S: Share your speaking experiences in comments. #publicspeaker #publicspeaking #stagefear

Interesting points in a great post. I do agree that MFL teachers are exceptional at encouraging the development of active listening in their students. This is why the best MFL lessons I have seen require lots of students thinking hard and actively listening: the perfect blend of a high thinking hard and participation ratio. The latter ratio is one reason why students can find languages a real challenge, due to the high level of consistent cognitive challenge. As the article alludes to, this skill is nothing new, but that does not mean we’re there yet in mastering the art of teaching this skill across subjects and throughout the entire school population (KS1 to KS5). For me, active listening must be explicitly inculcated into the repertoire of an excellent teacher’s toolkit; trusting each subject teacher to deploy the listening strategies at the right moment in the sequence of learning. One for @ Marie Carrick Jess Payne Céleste Robillard to comment on and offer their thoughts…🙂 along with anyone else whose interest is piqued!

When I first entered a lecture hall, I was scared. Unlike my SHS class where “Twi” a local dialect was allowed, I was not sure I could survive here because putting my words together was challenging. Would you believe me if I told you I became fluent in English in level 400 after constantly disgracing myself several times in class? That was how bad it was. As a Communication student, I knew fluency should be among my top two priorities. So I decided to become the course rep to break the ice—course rep who bows her head anytime it’s time to speak in front of the class, is that one too a course rep?😂 But no amount of errors could derail a girl who was determined to change her story. I led class presentations, and the lecturers always asked me to repeat my sentence for almost every slide. Thankfully, you are fluent, but maybe you didn’t get the chance to break your ice in school. I present you with an opportunity to change your story too. Public speaking is becoming a game changer regardless of the industry you find yourself in. I’m honored to share the stage with Bernard Kelvin Clive Samuel Agyeman-Prempeh and Paa Kwasi Folson. Don’t miss out. Mention my name “Ethel” for a discount. You too can become an exceptional Public Speaker. I do everything Coms/PR, let’s connect. #publicspeakingmasterclass #coms #pr

I love my daughter's teacher ❤️. And yes, my wife is totally cool with it. A few days ago, my 10-year-old daughter came home from school and said, "Dad, we're doing now those weird things you do with your clients." "Weird things?" "Yes! We're practising public speaking. My teacher is organising weekly debates now. She says we have to speak in front of the class on a random topic and defend a position." You can't imagine how excited I was to hear that. At just 10 years old, my daughter and her classmates are learning regularly: 👏 How to improvise 👏 How to win over an audience 👏 How to listen actively and respond thoughtfully 👏 How to handle nerves and speak with confidence 👏 How to respect and engage with different points of view I love my daughter's teacher because she incorporates debates into the classroom. Did you ever have regular public speaking training at school? (and I don't mean the typical presentations where it's all about content, content, content and not about delivery)

Listening is a fundamental skill for learning and communication. Over the years, I've seen many kids struggle to pay attention and listen to their teachers and peers, which can make it tough for them to really engage and understand. By getting better at listening, students can focus for longer periods, respect their classmates, and create a friendlier, more inclusive classroom. How do you think we can help students improve their listening skills?

40% of the population report having some form of speech anxiety. Whether lecturing to students or providing essential information to higher-ed peers, here are five steps to get through your presentation successfully. #HigherEd #PublicSpeakingTips #PublicSpeaking

We talked about the importance of research in public speaking but how to actually research? Here you go! This is day 2 of interviewing public speakers and MUNers to recieve and collect the best public speaking tips. While we were discussing the importance of research. One of the Public Speackers told that while you are researching, you should be clear with three questions: 1) On what topic are you going to address? 2) To whom are you addressing? 3) Why are you addressing ? So when you clear down these three questions you will understand - the main motive - what kind of audience will be there • So when you research you should research in such a manner that the audience is able to connect with you and your motive. • If you are teaching them, if you are connecting with them, if you are giving a speech or an interactive session you go accordingly in your research. For example, if you are giving a speech among a group of middle school students, the vocabulary you use should be lexical, the number of examples you use should be more than usual, and it should carry a lot of fun elements to grab their attention and give the most outcome. This advice was given by Aryan Chaudhary ✨ What are your thoughts?? P.S. Are you liking this series? #linkedinforcreators #publicspeakingtips #publicspeakingcoach

Public Speaking Changed My Life & lemme Tell You Something It Can Change Yours Too. Here’s My Story From being a total introverted college girl, suffering from major confidence issues because of my big bunny teeth, and no job security to a point where I taught more than 30,000 people all over the world about improving public speaking skills It all happened because I conquered my fear of speaking on stage. Feeling nervous to go on stage to deliver a speech is very challenging as a beginner But, Here are three different things that I did that helped me a lot. 1) Speaking and practicing in front of the mirror. ( It sounds very generic but trust me, practicing helps a lot in building that confidence) 2) Standing in the power pose Before going on the stage. ( I still remember, I have done this every time in the waiting room before delivering my speech ) 3) Reminding myself that no one is judging me and there is nothing to be worried about while delivering the speech These three were just basic points that helped me in improving my confidence. The whole process of becoming an aspiring public speaker takes time and patience but with the right guidance, it can be done in 6 weeks. Yes, you heard it right -> 6 weeks only 💯 Wish to become an aspiring public speaker? -> Comment down ‘coaching’ to know about our exclusive public speaking 6-week program ✅

I am a little over six weeks away from again teaching Introduction to Public Speaking at Klein College of Media and Communication at Temple University! 🌟 In this course, we'll cover the core aspects of public speaking: - Structuring and preparing for effective speeches - Connecting with your audience - Conquering public speaking anxiety - Perfecting delivery techniques Public speaking is a crucial skill that can significantly impact both personal growth and career success. In fact, NACE International (National Association for Colleges and Employers) identifies communication as the #1 skill employers are looking to colleges to provide future employees. Over the past three years of teaching this class, I have seen students make remarkable progress from Day 1 through their final presentation. Spoiler alert – PRACTICE matters. For those with experience in public speaking like Theadore "Butch" Mikell, Mary Odabashian, Thomas Otter, James Mower and Dr. Patti Fletcher what's your top tip for college students aiming to enhance their public speaking abilities? And for those I have had the pleasure to teach, like Ray Epstein, Nha Nguyen, and Logan Van Nostrand, what advice would you give to this class? Please share your thoughts below! 👇 #PublicSpeaking #TempleUniversity #CommunicationSkills #Teaching