The key to dealing with anxiety where it concerns public speaking is to not put pressure on yourself to "overcome" the anxiety; rather, learn to manage and use that anxiety to your benefit. Some slides have videos and may not play correctly in this format. Visit my website at www.communicationtwentyfourseven.com for more.

1. ““Given a choice, at a funeralGiven a choice, at a funeral
most of us would rather be themost of us would rather be the
one in the coffin than the oneone in the coffin than the one
giving the eulogy.”giving the eulogy.”
--Jerry Seinfeld--Jerry Seinfeld

2. AnxietyAnxiety

4. Power PosePower Pose

5. This isn’t about you…This isn’t about you…
……it’s about them.it’s about them.

6. Preparation is KeyPreparation is Key
4-6 Rehearsals4-6 Rehearsals
Eye ContactEye Contact
Visual AidsVisual Aids
Illustration by chepp002 / CC BY

7. NervousnessNervousness
Photo credit: andres.thor / Foter.com / CC BY-NC-SA

9. Just Do ItJust Do It

10. Cosby ConfidenceCosby Confidence

11. Strive to beStrive to be
YOU,YOU,
not to be perfect.not to be perfect.