tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284241026724648942.post2181343210594745611..comments2023-11-03T05:26:33.487-04:00Comments on Wayfaring Wanderer: Facing a FearWayfaring Wandererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02601279315250019787noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284241026724648942.post-24799216735988041522009-06-22T14:28:25.745-04:002009-06-22T14:28:25.745-04:00The newsletter looks great. You did a nice job wit...The newsletter looks great. You did a nice job with the layout. Good luck on your speaking engagement! I'd be nervous too.Jamiehttp://umbrellablog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284241026724648942.post-85693503179129744232009-06-22T02:00:22.433-04:002009-06-22T02:00:22.433-04:00I used to be extremely nervous speaking in front o...I used to be extremely nervous speaking in front of a crowd. Large, small, it really didn't matter. The more you do it, though, the easier it gets. I still get a little nervous, but I no longer freak out about it.<br /><br />I realize I'm here a bit late, but for next time, just keep going over your topic. Don't write it down word for word, but use bullet points of what you want to talk about - lots of them if you need to. Start out with some humor - it will set you at ease and help you connect to the audience and them to you. And breathe.<br /><br />Good for you for facing your fear, instead of turning down the opportunity. I'm sure it went just fine!Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06275978836008458920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284241026724648942.post-88958529268369871092009-06-21T18:32:07.525-04:002009-06-21T18:32:07.525-04:00Hey friend,.... relax. You do public speaking eve...Hey friend,.... relax. You do public speaking every time you write a post on your blog,.. you just can't SEE your audience! I'm cheering you on!Cedar ...https://www.blogger.com/profile/18179231224253338673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284241026724648942.post-83357468969324977182009-06-21T16:16:03.214-04:002009-06-21T16:16:03.214-04:00I'll echo the others... you will do brilliantl...I'll echo the others... you will do brilliantly :)<br /><br />Breathe. Relax. Look at those faces and remember they also have to sit on the toilet like everyone else, nothing to be scared about.<br /><br />Just don't imagine any of them nekkid or you'll burst out laughing!Technodollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06651690556059895831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284241026724648942.post-14445723621687033292009-06-20T17:39:17.589-04:002009-06-20T17:39:17.589-04:00I'm with you on that particular fear. The way ...I'm with you on that particular fear. The way I combatted it was to have everything totally written out--I know reading doesn't sound that good but I wanted to have it all there in case I forgot--you can still go verbatim but you have a backup. I also always tried to have handouts and show slides or a powerpoint so that the people wouldn't be looking at me but at the screen or their handouts. For smaller groups, I would also provide snacks so they would be concentrating on eating. Anything to get the focus off me. It usually worked and I even kind of liked it...kind of.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284241026724648942.post-88028427681397741242009-06-20T08:56:35.183-04:002009-06-20T08:56:35.183-04:00I am very proud of you - and LOVe the newsletter. ...I am very proud of you - and LOVe the newsletter. It looks incredible- but I am not surprised. <br /><br />you are an amazing artist----Vodka Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04734323418017847775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284241026724648942.post-39304451099505955732009-06-19T23:49:22.612-04:002009-06-19T23:49:22.612-04:00Way to go. I am sure you will feel huge amount of ...Way to go. I am sure you will feel huge amount of accomplishment after you give the speech. I wish you luck but I m sure with all knowledge and scratching around on the internet you’ll be fine.<br /><br />I admire your courage to face a fear.Memories Of Minehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13372908229050942550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284241026724648942.post-6589303500641714092009-06-19T23:35:52.696-04:002009-06-19T23:35:52.696-04:00good luck - I bet you will do awesome. :) (I'...good luck - I bet you will do awesome. :) (I'm scared of public speaking too - what helps me is to sit at a table and talk for some reason)Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03851293154388793520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284241026724648942.post-66730173296343066492009-06-19T21:02:52.660-04:002009-06-19T21:02:52.660-04:00i used to have the same phobia, so i can totally u...i used to have the same phobia, so i can totally understand. all through school, uni and grad school, i found excuse after excuse not to speak in front of a crowd. even though i am always fine when i am teaching (be it in a school or in college), i always got very nervous when i had to speak in any context that didnt involve me in a teaching situation.<br /><br />a few years ago, i was asked to speak at a national level function to an audience of 800, including all top government officials. i was a state of complete panic. but i prepared well in advance, and even though i felt like jelly inside when i did it, everyone said that because i spoke slowly, smiled a lot, made eye contact with people around the hall, and didnt use my notes much, i didnt look or sound nervous at all.<br /><br />since then, i've been less daunted at the prospect, but i still need time to prepare before i can speak. i have another large event coming up in a few weeks - this time to face an audience of nearly 1000!<br /><br />big hug to you. you'll do well, i'm sure :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284241026724648942.post-61786972089320018772009-06-19T20:05:39.366-04:002009-06-19T20:05:39.366-04:00Hi Jessica! Sending along my support. Bravo for le...Hi Jessica! Sending along my support. Bravo for leaving your comfort zone. You'll be great! Greetings to Cody!katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18123301505801621709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284241026724648942.post-48512617493340220332009-06-19T17:23:49.959-04:002009-06-19T17:23:49.959-04:00the newsletter looks really nice. i'm right th...the newsletter looks really nice. i'm right there with you on the public speaking thing. i've never done it in fact. but i imagine you'll do just fine because it's about something you have a passion for.spread your wingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15011822215520854377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284241026724648942.post-25592379199970194932009-06-19T12:12:21.815-04:002009-06-19T12:12:21.815-04:00I see you as one of the board members :) The news...I see you as one of the board members :) The newsletter is great! <br /><br />It's good to push yourself.MaryAnn Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09657201396595638848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284241026724648942.post-82858029428507443052009-06-19T09:19:57.105-04:002009-06-19T09:19:57.105-04:00newsletter looks great!!! you'll be fine--good...newsletter looks great!!! you'll be fine--good luck. :)Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10271747321727525066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284241026724648942.post-49320465948739320622009-06-19T07:30:55.715-04:002009-06-19T07:30:55.715-04:00you will be just fine. it is the number one phobi...you will be just fine. it is the number one phobia though, speaking in front of a crowd, so there are many of us out here that understand. good luck.margiehttp://www.soeursdujour.comnoreply@blogger.com