tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17426446.post4598990714299065147..comments2023-09-29T09:35:57.688-04:00Comments on tranquility du jour: opening speaker du jourkimberly wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01133076842269717396noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17426446.post-53508770160198909792011-03-13T12:42:37.943-04:002011-03-13T12:42:37.943-04:00Yay! Glad it went well.Yay! Glad it went well.Britt Bravohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02134123127272499735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17426446.post-50067548906633682802011-03-12T17:14:36.634-05:002011-03-12T17:14:36.634-05:00thanks for ALL your great input. the speech went w...thanks for ALL your great input. the speech went well and it was fun to share with so many amazing women today. i'll share snippets on this week's vidcast. xkimberly wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01133076842269717396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17426446.post-53711653979100548552011-03-11T19:23:11.179-05:002011-03-11T19:23:11.179-05:00When I'm nervous about speaking in front of pe...When I'm nervous about speaking in front of people, it's usually because I'm worried about if they'll like me, if they'll think I'm smart enough, if I'll be clear enough, etc.<br /><br />The best remedy I've found is to focus on them, instead of me, and ask myself, "How can I speak/teach/train in the best way to serve them?"<br /><br />It always works.<br /><br />Also, after reading Lovingkindness by Sharon Salzberg, I've been inspired to say a little lovingkindness prayer (to myself) for my audience before I start:<br /><br />May they be free from danger.<br />May they have mental happiness.<br />May they have physical happiness.<br />May they have ease of well-being.<br /><br />That also helps me take the focus off of myself, and onto serving them.<br /><br />Good luck! I'm sure you'll do great.Britt Bravohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02134123127272499735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17426446.post-48694131399178561242011-03-11T13:28:40.467-05:002011-03-11T13:28:40.467-05:00My biggest tip is something you already do--wear b...My biggest tip is something you already do--wear black. I tend to spritz a bit when I'm nervous, so black clothing hides the sweat. This worked well for my 3 hour presentation a couple days ago! Other tip, be confident and speak about what you know.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13380957579912040915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17426446.post-85948329713601726942011-03-10T20:39:29.368-05:002011-03-10T20:39:29.368-05:00Take a few deep breaths and remember you know this...Take a few deep breaths and remember you know this topic inside and out! Get out from behind the podium and speak from the heart.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17525094119143536982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17426446.post-32251883066892955042011-03-10T14:12:10.043-05:002011-03-10T14:12:10.043-05:00great suggestion, rebekah. will do! x
carol, i...great suggestion, rebekah. will do! x<br /><br />carol, i'm simply the helper at n street village. the lovely toastmaster dupont volunteers are working the magic. love being a part of it! xkimberly wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01133076842269717396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17426446.post-18040522506375055142011-03-10T13:38:27.165-05:002011-03-10T13:38:27.165-05:00I always recommend watching Steve Jobs give presen...I always recommend watching Steve Jobs give presentations. There are some very subtle things you can learn from him that would add a lot to any speech or presentation. There may even be some youtube videos that use Steve Jobs as an example to teach some great presentational tools. I am sure you will do a great job!BekahDreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00841710361622354310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17426446.post-25724598079997334102011-03-10T13:00:22.014-05:002011-03-10T13:00:22.014-05:00oops, looks like you helped set up a chapter at N ...oops, looks like you helped set up a chapter at N Street?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11946338248303642593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17426446.post-44511378853046914442011-03-10T12:52:22.376-05:002011-03-10T12:52:22.376-05:00super! which toastmasters group did you join?super! which toastmasters group did you join?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11946338248303642593noreply@blogger.com