Making it Easier™ to Speak in Public - Even if You're Afraid!
Overview:
Have you noticed that there's a lot of great information out there about how to speak in public - or how to write an effective report or sales proposal?
But here's the thing - Even if you learn all the presentation skills taught since Demosthenes first yelled at the ocean through a mouthful of marbles, even if you memorize Strunk and White's "Elements of Style," there is one factor that can negatively impact your presentation - the fear of not making a good impression. When we are worried about how we are coming across, we are unable to access the most important element of making a good impression, namely convincing our "audience" that we care more about them than about ourselves!
According to Tom G. Stephens, Ph.D. California State University, Long Beach, when we are uncomfortable in situations "such as meeting new people, speaking in front of groups, dealing with someone who is upset, having to tell someone about a mistake, or divulging your inner feelings, fear of rejection may underlie all of these situations. If you really value other people and how they feel about you, it is natural that you would feel some fear of rejection. Whenever there is the possibility for actual rejection, most people feel some fear. Fear of rejection is increased by the importance of the other person to you, by your perceived inexperience or lack of skill in dealing with the situation, and by other factors."
What Terry offers is a special and deep understanding of how to recognize and transform your fear, and use that same energy to empower your speech or written text, and wow your audience or reader.
Whether you are flying solo or leading a team of presenters, Terry will show you how to:
- Connect with your authentic self, and create a strong presence that your audience or reader can’t resist.
- Recognize and transform limiting beliefs that operate "under the surface" and contribute to fear
- Manage your fear and transform the energy into positive power and the ability to create an enjoyable experience for you and your audience!
- Access the "Power of Intention" as a foundation for your actions
- Clarify your message, focusing on the "so what" for your audience
- Develop simple support materials that enhance rather than detract from your presentation
Areas Covered In the Session:
- Connect with your authentic self and create a strong message that your audience or reader can't resist
- Recognize and transform limiting beliefs that operate "under the surface and contribute to fear
- Manage your fear and transform the energy into positive power and the ability to create an enjoyable experience for you and your audience
- Access the "Power of Intention" as a foundation for your actions
- Clarify your message, focusing on the "so what" for your audience
- Develop simple support materials that enhance rather than detract from your presentation
Who will benefit:
- Entrepreneurs
- Sales Managers
- Sales Executives
- Business Development Managers and Staff