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Albert’s Bad Word.
That was the name of my first speech. I was in 4th grade, and I practiced that speech a million times before presenting the day of the competition. I can still remember certain lines from that speech: “The word floated by like tiny cloud in the sky. It was dark and covered with prickly hairs.”
Before we gave our speeches, each of us in the competition had to write our names on the board. I was so nervous that I misspelled my last nam
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12.22.08
In undergrad I worked at a center that helped students prepare and present speeches. One speech mistake I learned from myself and helping others is that we often try to be someone we aren't when speaking. When we do this, not only are we giving a speech, but we are acting as well!
I hate to be cliche, but one of the best things speakers can do is to relax and not act like someone else- but be themselves.
12.22.08
@ Carla - That's great advice! And, hey, I love cliches - they're always dead on! Thanks for sharing.
12.22.08
Public speaking is one of those things you just get better at with time and practice. The more you do it the more comfortable you'll be. But it does take time. Also you tip on not getting too worked up is a good one too, try to relax, the more calm you can be the better you'll do. Lastly, think about the last time you listened to a speech...were you hanging on the speakers every word, or critiquing them constantly? Probably not, and your audience isn't doing that either!
Matt
12.22.08
Great post Angela! I remember the first speech I bombed - I was so busy helping my teammates, I completely forgot to spend a few minutes to practice for myself.
Awful, awful, awful.
Can't wait for your other speech-related posts.
Chris
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