AboutDoug Staneart Expertise Doug Staneart has over ten years experience in and can answer questions dealing with overcoming nervousness or anxiety associated with public speaking, how to become a more polished and confident speaker, how to write and organize a speech, or how to deliver effective sales presentations.
Experience
Doug Staneart has been a speaker and trainer for over ten years specializing in public speaking, sales training, and team building. Doug is CEO of The Leader?s Institute® (Public Speaking Training) based in Dallas and author of the books 40 Ways to Influence People and Fearless Presentations. He has accumulated over 700 hours of classroom coaching and training and began his career with Dale Carnegie Training® where he was recognized on numerous occasions for superior instruction.
Question Dear Mr. Staneart,
I work as a network engineer at Internet Provider company and I have really dificulties with overcoming nervousness or anxiety associated with public speaking, what should I do to be open minded, fluent at making speeches and presentations, thanks in advance
Answer Dilshod,
What you are feeling is normal. Everyone gets nervous when they begin to speak in front of a group, because it is a new skill that we have to have success at in order to become more confident.
When kids get on a bike for the first time, they are nervous, but over time, it becomes second nature. Same thing with driving a car. Public speaking is the same way.
The best thing that you can do is to get someone to coach you (or you can coach yourself, but it will take longer.)
If you want to coach yourself, after each presentation you make, write down at least three things you did well -- not three things you want to improve, but three things you did well. Before each new speech, go back and look at all your old cards with the things you did well. after a few speeches, you'll begin to build confidence pretty quickly
If you want more tips, visit our website at www.fearlessandpersuasivespeaking.com.
DOug Staneart
The Leader's Institute
www.leadersinstitute.com
