For months I have been memorizing a very long speech. I know it perfectly, until I say it out loud in front of the group I’m participating with. We have had a few practices together to prepare for the event on June 9. Today I thought I’d be able to do it without flaws, however I lost my place a couple of times. Some of it is due to breathing problems. I run out of breathe, But there are points in the speech I just draw a blank. I am quite shy, so this is a challenge, that i want to do. Now I have an element of fear, that will make it worse, I don’t know how to overcome this. Any suggestions?
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p.s. I dropped your name on Gina's post, Barb. ;)
Relax, people want you to be great. Can you put the key points on index cards to prompt you? Practice in front of a mirror. You deserve this success.
Morning Dillin, These two ladies has given you gReATt ideas. Make sure somebody in the group is close enought to you so you can look them in the eye if help is needed..we are pulling for you and so are your listeners…TRACK
Thanks these are good suggestions, I have a bit more time to prepare.
I agree with all that is written here. I would only add one thing. Stop thinking of it as a great big speech; think of it as a coversation with lots of friends. These people want you to do well (as already mentioned) and are pulling for you. Just relax into it, have some key notes ready on cards (as already mentioned) and let what comes come. I rarely ever deliver the speech I’ve prepared for. I get the key points handled, but usually I let the moment take it where it needs to go. Jump and the net will appear. Good luck!
This is a good idea, just relax!