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Breathe Like a Zen Master – A Simple Technique to Calm Your Nerves breathing exercises for speakers calming nerves before a speech deep breathing for anxiety mindful speaking overcome stage fright presentation confidence public speaking tips

A long time ago I was enjoying a speech delivered by a meditation master. Forgot his namebut remembered what he said "You westeners are all doing it wrong... when you are inhaling and exhaling, it's not the breath you should be focusing on, but the empty space between them. That's where the meditati...

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Lighten the Mood with Humor – A Speaker’s Secret Weapon engaging presentations how to start a speech overcome stage fright public speaking confidence public speaking tips storytelling in public speaking using humor in speeches

Relax, you're not about to do stand up! 

When I say "start with a joke" I don't mean knock knock... 

Just smile and let them see the side of you that enjoys a good laugh. Once I went on stage as the first speaker after we had a party the night before. Not many people were in the room this early in...

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Practice, Practice, Practice – The Ultimate Cure for Nerves how to be a confident speaker improve communication skills overcome stage fright practice for public speaking presentation skills public speaking tips reduce speaking anxiety

The more you practice and go over your material, the calmer your nerves will be before a presentation. Even if you practice in front of your teddy bears! 

The More You Practice, the Less Nervous You’ll Be

Repetition.is the best way to eliminate nervousness! The more familiar you are with your mate...

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