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5 Layers to Effective Public Speaking - Complete Guide
109th Issue of From Silent to Seen Newsletter Reader... I’ve seen speakers prep 80 hours & get forgotten instantly. Others prep 10 and become unforgettable. Why? The difference is not more experience or personality. It’s not even talent. It’s that one aimed for ‘Normal’ and the other aimed for ‘Greatness’ Here’s what most speakers don’t realize: Normal corporate presentations are BORING. You know this because you hate sitting through it: Complicated figures & no clear structures Boring...
9 openers that make your audience check out instantly
108th Issue of From Silent to Seen Newsletter I used to start my presentations with my life bio. Thinking they were interested in knowing how many degrees I earned. Turns out... they weren't. Here are 10 openers that make your audience bored instantly.Without you even realizing it.I've seen brilliant experts crash in the first minute or two.Not because of bad content But because they opened with credibility killers disguised as “professional”. 1 - The “Agenda Slide” Trap “Today’s presentation...
7 Things Confident Speakers Do Before Every Presentation/talk
96th Issue of From Silent to Seen Newsletter Back in the days.. I’d get worried sick even weeks before an upcoming presentation.Not that it was a career defining moment… But I didn’t know how to prepare for it.So I would memorize like a script half of the time and lose my sleep the remaining time.So I decided to fix the rehearsal & prep for you. Use it. Nail your presentation every time.1. Rehearse on your feet Stand up while practicing Move around Speak as if the audience is in the room WHY...
I froze in my first Tesla meeting...
83RD Issue of Newsletter Free Your Voice from Speaking Anxiety Last Friday of September 2021. First day of my internship at Tesla. Remote work era. Which is a bit of a letdown as I wanted the full US in-person experience. But hey, it’s Tesla. It’s Elon. I’m in. I log into my first team meeting on Microsoft Teams. 30+ people. All strangers. All brilliant. Flavia Sanchez, the team lead, is hosting. Then it begins: introductions. You already know where this is going... And even though I know...
How I Beat Social Anxiety and Made Talking to Strangers FUN
81st Issue of Newsletter Free Your Voice from Speaking Anxiety I grew up introverted and painfully shy kid in Pakistan. I used to dread saying even a simple hello to anyone back in the days--strangers or knowns, it didn't matter. There was this awkwardness whenever I tried and wanted to disappear from the scene... kinda like this ;) But it doesn't have to be like that. Once I overcame my social and public speaking anxieties, everything changed for me... I got better at networking and making...
The science behind your speaking nerves... REVEALED
75TH Issue of Newsletter Free Your Voice from Speaking Anxiety Reader, Ever wondered how your body reacts to stress and anxiety? Whether it's your upcoming presentation, an important work meeting, or any other stressful situation... Let's find out. Your adrenal glands release 2 kinds of hormones, known as stress hormones: Cortisol Dehydroepiandrosterone (let's call it DHEA) Adrenal glands sit right on top of each kidney [Internet] Both hormones play a crucial role during times of stress:...
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (Updated Version)
74TH Issue of Newsletter Free Your Voice from Speaking Anxiety Back in Jan 2022, when I first joined the Ozark Toastmaster club, I had only one goal in mind: To get rid of anxiety and speaking nerves altogether... COMPLETELY! That's it. All I knew and was told that speaking nerves are always bad and must be eliminated at all cost to gain speaking confidence. But little did I know I was chasing the wrong goals. You see... After years of public speaking training and coaching, I learned that the...
Master secret to impromptu speaking with EASE
68TH Issue of Newsletter Free Your Voice from Speaking Anxiety Back in Jan 2022, when I first joined Toastmasters club... The most difficult part of attending club meetings used to be the impromptu speaking. I'm not gonna lie to you Reader, it used to scare the hell out of me. You know... The kind when you're put on spot and have to speak on your feet... without having enough time to think, gather, and organize your thoughts. Most people struggle even with prepared presentations/ talks and if...
2 Models to Fight Your Fears and Speaking Anxieties...
40TH Issue of Newsletter Free Your Voice from Speaking Anxiety I don’t know about you, Reader.. But whenever I meet someone new in a business or personal context... And we start a conversation... I usually try to find out more about their Values and Beliefs. Why... you asked? Because that usually reveals valuable information about their character... And it helps me figure out whether there’s a "Chemistry" between us (not the romantic type 😅) for any potential future collaboration or not....
Public Speaking Anxiety [Getting in Touch with the Source]
11th Issue of Newsletter Free Your Voice from Speaking Anxiety Happy fearless Sunday! Keep reading if you want to know what limiting beliefs are causing you the fear of speaking in public. GETTING IN TOUCH WITH THE SOURCE What is a Belief? A belief is your interpretation of reality that you hold on to as THE TRUTH. But it may or may not be the truth. Beliefs run every aspect of our lives. For instance, beliefs make us ... Eat healthily or unhealthily, Frown or smile back at strangers at a...
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