I have a public speaking course in college and for one of our assignment speeches I got to do a speech on a topic I was really passionate and very knowledgeable about. Maybe halfway through the speech I completely froze. I have really bad social anxiety. It felt like an entire minute. I just didn't know what to say! I was actually considering wanting to fake pass out just to get out of the situation! Somehow I managed to finish.
My face starts to get red and twitches everywhere, then my voice shakes, then i start to feel myself want to cry or blackout. Its crazy because im such an extrovert, but still feel a massive panic attack coming on in front of a group of people
I gave a presentation last week in front of the executive and senior leadership team for a large fortune 500 company. Your videos completely reframed my mindset. It completely eliminated the anxiety spikes I had felt before. A big thank you. You are making a difference.
Yesterday, we presented our report to the class. I practiced a lot and even memorized it. But when it came time to speak, I couldn't get the right words out, and there were times when my voice shook. It was disappointing, but I'm still happy I managed to finish it, even though I was scared. Comparing how I am now to before, I was even worse. I guess it's an improvement, right?
I once made a public speech in English in front of a large audience. I got there early enough to practice beforehand and walk around the auditorium, stand on the stage and look around the empty seets where all the people would be sitting after a while. I was nervous at first, but soon I felt very confident. The speech went successfully; I got the first prize then. Alex, your teaching in this video reminded me of those young days. Now I'm a Japanese housewife living near Tokyo, I watch your video every day to get a lot of inspiration. Thank you for sharing💙
Rerecently I was appointed to read some lines in a book so I had to get up and speak to the whole class, when i started my friends told that they coudn't hear anything so when I started to speak louder my voice started shaking and cracking up I was extreamly nervous beacuse the whole class was watching. Thank you very much !
I think who your speaking to or with makes a big difference. I tend to feel intimidated by some of my co workers and when we have group meetings and have to speak publicly I become so incredibly anxious… I almost feel paralyzed and have trouble getting the words out. It’s an awful feeling.
Deep breathing. I always say this in my mind, “smell the flowers, blow out the candles.” It helps to create sangfroid and refocus yourself. Like a breathing mantra. “Smell the flowers, blow out the candles”
I'll be having an oratorical contest in our school today, I didn't know how to stop my heart beating fast. Because of your tips I'll be confident once it's my turn
Great tips. I have stumbled upon several of these points through my own experiences. I am so glad "practice like crazy" is top of the list because my colleagues look at me like I'm crazy when I request 8 hours to rehearse a standard 45-minute presentation. The tip to visualize the first 30 seconds *as all positive* I hadn't thought of. This is fantastic advice. Managing that anxiety peak (30 seconds before the start until 30 seconds after) is really crucial for me.
As a pastor, you have given me a lot of tools to use. I feel we can always strive to become better in our speaking and delivery. Thanks Coach! God bless!
Thanks for sharing, pastor. I'm glad you're getting value from the channel. God bless you, too. I'm a Christian, by the way. Most people sort that out after watching for a while but I wanted to be sure you knew.
I have to do daily stand ups with the team and no matter how hard I try, my voice gets shaky after the second sentence then I'm so nervous I run out of breath while speaking. So I always try to cut myself short, but sometimes I have more to say. It is very frustrating
I really want to say, thank you for giving me the tip on "Knowing your audience ahead of time". That really would help me with lessening my stress by knowing who I will be talking to before an interview starts.
I use all of these tips personally and I have even looked up photos online of some of the key people I know will be there. Simply seeing their photos instantly calms me down when I'm speaking to a new audience.
for me visualizing myself doing well in the beginning i think will help me very much. i have a 5 min presentation in bible class this week and your tips and videos have been very helpful!!
Had a presentation last semester and I ended up having a panic attack which ended in me running out of the room crying. This is my senior year in college and I have to give a 12 minute presentation on a topic of my choice and idk how I’m going to do it. Hopefully this helps
I’m a coach and I had parents meeting the day you posted this and I listened to it. I practiced the speech and it was a massive help. I went in there confident because I knew what to say and how to say it. Thank you! And I know you’re a Christian :)
That's awesome, Dan. It is very rewarding to me to hear that people like you are using the videos and putting them into practice. I'm really encouraged that it helped you do a great job with confidence. God bless! Onward!
I had a panic attack mid-presentation a couple of weeks ago, and my anxiety has been acting up badly ever since. During the actual presentation my voice started trembling and I could barely speak or think. I had to read directly from my note card despite having the speech memorized earlier. I get invasive thoughts literally anywhere now, like, 'Oh gosh, what if I puke?' That presentation is still haunting me today. :( I have another one in a few weeks. Hopefully, this video will help. I'll update later
Yes, updates me. I hope the next one goes better. I strongly recommend you prepare by putting these tips into practice and the other video on the 6 Mindset Tips. That one will help too.
I am a sophomore student and I am studying at University of Education. Next time, I wanna create some climate of learning to my friends or other people in my university to help them overcome the fear when they are taking part in presentation at class! And I see your series videos are so useful for my schedule!!! Thanks!
Crushing it again, brother! Tips 3 and 6 resonate with me the most. I can vouch for the effectiveness of both. The others - I'm making mental notes of. Thank you!
Alex, have you heard of the "7's Rule" for calm-inducing breathing? If so, thoughts on its effectiveness? 🤔 i.e. Breathe in for 3 secs. Hold for 4 secs. Exhale slowly for 7 secs. Rinse and repeat as necessary. Controlled, steady breathing is the key component.
I have done one small speech this year Infront of about 15-20 people max that lasted for around 5 mins, I practiced and practiced and it went surprisingly well. I have part of a speech that I'm presenting Friday morning Infront of about 150-200 people and in a much larger room, It should only be around 2 medium sized paragraphs but this is one I'm stressing much more about. I'll employ these techniques and I'll repeat the techniques I used on my past speech, I'll reply to this comment with how it went!
As a 25 year old making videos for over 12 years, these 6 tips have really helped me out and one of them really showed me what I wasn't incorporating as much before. I will make those changes immediately now and practice them. Thank you so much Alex Lyon. I just found your channel today in a recommended search and it couldn't have show up at a better time in my next steps in life and my work! 🤗 🌞😎🙏
I have such a fear publically speaking but the times I've had success is when I practiced. We have round table discussions at work and I get sooo nervous and feel like I bomb every time I do it while everyone is a rockstar in those meetings. I'm really trying to conquer this fear.
@abb2752 a little better. I do feel like I'm improving. It's weird, I used to not have anxiety when we had meetings. But overall, yes, getting better. Are you struggling?
Thanks a lot sir. We appreciate all your amazing points. I'll go with the first ever one. Cz I got know my mistake after watching this video. i.e., Not practicing enough. I'm gonna practice my next presentation like crazy. And I'll practice rest too. Thanks a ton again. 👍🤝😊
Good points regarding focusing on the Message and Audience, a good balance should be had. I would also keep some personal focus to ensure you remind yourself of your delivery such as body language, eye contact, and your voice...rhythm, speed, volume, pitch, pause RSVPP.........Great video Alex, always something new to learn.
I remember watching this video before I closed a premium long-term project! Even if the meeting is only via zoom, my client is an organization so there were still like 5-6 of them. It was so nerve-racking at first but I have equipped myself with Coach Alex's techniques and yeaaah, it went smooth! :) I'm a former teacher ( I only taught for a year 5 years ago). Yas..It was a long time ago that is why I always watch videos and train myself to regain the confidence I lost. Again, we appreciate you so much Coach Alex. You are helping us a lot. :)
I gave a presentation today and couldn't perform the way I had planned. I got so nervous that I forgot everything I was to say and f**d up the entire thing. I was so nervous to be seen as nervous XD. Maybe practicing 10x will help.
I totally agree. I would even empahsize on the EXHALE with the breathing. And if possible maintain a 3 sec pauze after the exhale before inahling deeply and then exhaling fully again. The REST mode is what I use to start speaking and it creates a super calm speech. Then I open with standards, the things about the presentation. The low hanging fruits that get me used to hearing myself. And THEN I start the story from a collected frame of mind. I know where to start and where to end(preparation). And like you said once you get going, focus on the points that you make and make an effort to relate them to the audience. Make it feel like the story is about them. And it makes for engaging talks. Rather than a narration. Even though all the pieces are totally prepared, you make it feel like you are telling it to the audience for the first time.
Quite educative educative and informative. Am a fan of practicing like crazy. The dictum that practice makes perfect should be ones guiding principle in whatever he is doing. whatever
Very useful video, valuable information. Right away I can tell where I go wrong as I usually focus on myself as opposed to audience and message. When I'm trying to calm myself down I breathe in through nose and out the mouth 😂 I was getting myself pumped up than relaxing. Thank you Alex
Hello, thank you for this advances but I have another problem I can’t focus on my speech while looking at my audience faces it is a lot to my brain to process
I have speech competition tomorrow but I am too scared . I wasn't ready to join in that. But my teacher said to join . At least for my teacher, I should speak well.
What's bad with me is my lip starts quivering and my hands and voice shake so much that I lose all confidence in myself so early on. Then I start blanking and totally forgetting what I was going to say in certain moments because I can't just read off the board word for word. It just sucks and I've come to the conclusion that I'll never be comfortable with it ever.
Yesterday was my presentaion in front of my class that was worse i was so scared in front of all the worsed experience i now i feel so worth less its roaming in mind
Thank you Alex for sharing! Great tips. To answer the question about which of the 6 tips resonate the most, I would say there are four that I currently practice and two I will adopt... - I currently practice #1, #2, #3 and #6. - I will implement #4 and 5. Overall - I think #1 is the most important of the 6. I have a big townhall presentation coming up soon and I am putting a lot of focus on #1 now.
Thank you for your work. Your content, is easy to understand , insightful, & elaborative hence effective. I am learning alot. Hope our views help grow your business financially too
I always overrun in my practice because towards the end, ny intrusive thoughts just disrupt my flow of thoughts 😭😭😭 hope i can do well tmr wish me luck but im soooo anxious 😢😢
First of all, thank you, I love these videos and I love that you utilize cultural resources like you do in the videos commenting on public speakers and in the 'What is Character' video that uses Captain America and Loki as examples, I love that choice because I can even use that video to make a point to children who could use it as well. For me, numbers 2, 4, and 5 all seemed very related and also personally relate to me the most because most of my anxiety comes from the environment/ audience when I speak, meaning that typically I am aware enough to be mindful of the importance of my talking points and the clarity of my message, but I most typically fall short by forgetting to consider the pressure of the moment of speaking. Recently I was speaking to my boss about something that really shouldn't have made me nervous, I had a valued point and I was by no means going to get in any sort of trouble for what I was saying, it was a very candid and pleasant conversation except that due to my perception of the power dynamic, my leg was shaking like something out of a cartoon. I knew exactly what was going on and suffered through it, but it was still a huge sign to me that it didn't matter how strong I felt looking in the mirror because under pressure I could hardly speak. Ultimately, my message got across, but basically, at least for the short term, I felt about as big as an ant, and ironically, like I said this was a very candid and human conversation.
I have to present my thesis proposal next week, and I'm nervous like crazy. Obviously, it's natural for everyone to feel this (the video here is for the average person), but for me as a very shy person and who has social phobia, I'm having a hard time at the moment , expecting what a bad presentation I'm going to have 😭 I need some advices ..
I'm here after giving a really bad presentation and I feel ashamed of myself cause I wasn't able to even finish a single paragraph and that Professor really broke my flow as he interrupted me and after that I was stuck on single word and was stuttering. HELP I want to be as fluent as I'm alone 😔😔
Hi, Kendall. I don't have any videos specific to accents. However, I do have an _active listening_ video and an _effective listening video_ that might help.
And what do I do if it doesn't help?This year I've given about 5 presentations,I practiced them to the point that I knew every word I was supposed to say by heart,but during the final performance I always either ended up reading from the paper of reciting monotonously everything I've learnt or(when I didn't practice enough to know it by heart)forgetting easy words. What was more,I couldn't stop trembling standing in front of all those people not even mentioning keeping the eye contact with them. My English is close to C1 level but when I stand there I struggle to find words and even pronounce them 😢
I hear you. Memorizing every word is usually going to lead to poor results like you experienced. Instead, I recommend to clients the approach in this video: th-cam.com/video/Pci3VieINY8/w-d-xo.html It seems harder at first but leads to much better presentations.
for some reason each time i have a presentation, my heart rate spikes and i start sweating, and my voice changes, i feel so embarased but i cant control it, and the crowd is always people from work who i already know. i don't know how to overcome this
Free pdf download: 7 Tips for More Confident Speaking: www.alexanderlyon.com/free-resources
Whoever is reading this, you absolutely got this! 🙌🏼
thx a lot I really need this 😭💗
I have a public speaking course in college and for one of our assignment speeches I got to do a speech on a topic I was really passionate and very knowledgeable about. Maybe halfway through the speech I completely froze. I have really bad social anxiety. It felt like an entire minute. I just didn't know what to say! I was actually considering wanting to fake pass out just to get out of the situation! Somehow I managed to finish.
Omggg babyyyy
I’m proud of you
😂dam bro I feel that
My face starts to get red and twitches everywhere, then my voice shakes, then i start to feel myself want to cry or blackout. Its crazy because im such an extrovert, but still feel a massive panic attack coming on in front of a group of people
This is so me , I hope we get over this soon 🥹
Me my heart races my voice shakes I fear public speaking if I could overcome this I will go far
Why does it happen when I am confident
Have you tried beta blockers? I don't usually blush when I'm nervous, but it helps a lot with my voice and hand shaking.
Same
tips to be more confident is always look your audience like they're stupid and you are above with them and maintain ur posture
That is a REALLY good tip! 😂
I gave a presentation last week in front of the executive and senior leadership team for a large fortune 500 company. Your videos completely reframed my mindset. It completely eliminated the anxiety spikes I had felt before. A big thank you. You are making a difference.
Thank you for sharing, Daniel! I'm glad it went well.
Yesterday, we presented our report to the class. I practiced a lot and even memorized it. But when it came time to speak, I couldn't get the right words out, and there were times when my voice shook. It was disappointing, but I'm still happy I managed to finish it, even though I was scared. Comparing how I am now to before, I was even worse. I guess it's an improvement, right?
That feeling when he tells you "practice like crazy" but your graduation presentation is in 5 hours and you done it once
5 hours is plenty
I once made a public speech in English in front of a large audience. I got there early enough to practice beforehand and walk around the auditorium, stand on the stage and look around the empty seets where all the people would be sitting after a while. I was nervous at first, but soon I felt very confident. The speech went successfully; I got the first prize then. Alex, your teaching in this video reminded me of those young days. Now I'm a Japanese housewife living near Tokyo, I watch your video every day to get a lot of inspiration. Thank you for sharing💙
Thank you for sharing your experience! I really appreciate it.
@@alexanderlyonit worked i feel like im free that i don't have anxiety of speaking anymore iam so happy😭
Even as I am watching this, I am still nervous
That is me
That's me
Me.
Same😂
I’m going to give a self introduction in ten minutes later in my new college and I’m nervous af
Rerecently I was appointed to read some lines in a book so I had to get up and speak to the whole class, when i started my friends told that they coudn't hear anything so when I started to speak louder my voice started shaking and cracking up I was extreamly nervous beacuse the whole class was watching. Thank you very much !
Once again 5, "reducing uncertainty reduces anxiety." is really eye opening advice.
I think who your speaking to or with makes a big difference. I tend to feel intimidated by some of my co workers and when we have group meetings and have to speak publicly I become so incredibly anxious… I almost feel paralyzed and have trouble getting the words out. It’s an awful feeling.
That’s me I feel awful half of the time it spoil my entire day after struggling to get the words out and feels like crying 🤦🏼♀️
Deep breathing. I always say this in my mind, “smell the flowers, blow out the candles.” It helps to create sangfroid and refocus yourself. Like a breathing mantra.
“Smell the flowers, blow out the candles”
I think practice,practice, practice will help me the most
I'll be having an oratorical contest in our school today, I didn't know how to stop my heart beating fast. Because of your tips I'll be confident once it's my turn
I saw your other comment. I'm glad it went well.
@@alexanderlyon without your tips it wouldn't be possible so tysm
Great tips. I have stumbled upon several of these points through my own experiences. I am so glad "practice like crazy" is top of the list because my colleagues look at me like I'm crazy when I request 8 hours to rehearse a standard 45-minute presentation.
The tip to visualize the first 30 seconds *as all positive* I hadn't thought of. This is fantastic advice. Managing that anxiety peak (30 seconds before the start until 30 seconds after) is really crucial for me.
Thank you so much for your gift. I appreciate. And I'm glad the tips in the videos are helpful for you!
I just had a presentation on Zoom in my grad program. The class is Advanced Health Assessment and I did so well!!
Fantastic. I’m glad it went well for you, Sarah.
Practicing at least 10x over a couple of days was a light bulb moment for me. Thank you very much for these helpful videos!
Hey, you're welcome, Brian. Thanks for posting your comments.
As a pastor, you have given me a lot of tools to use. I feel we can always strive to become better in our speaking and delivery. Thanks Coach! God bless!
Thanks for sharing, pastor. I'm glad you're getting value from the channel. God bless you, too. I'm a Christian, by the way. Most people sort that out after watching for a while but I wanted to be sure you knew.
@@alexanderlyon I figured that out after a few videos. Great witness!
I have to do daily stand ups with the team and no matter how hard I try, my voice gets shaky after the second sentence then I'm so nervous I run out of breath while speaking. So I always try to cut myself short, but sometimes I have more to say. It is very frustrating
hey this is exactly what happens to me. Did you figure out a way to overcome this?
I really want to say, thank you for giving me the tip on "Knowing your audience ahead of time". That really would help me with lessening my stress by knowing who I will be talking to before an interview starts.
I use all of these tips personally and I have even looked up photos online of some of the key people I know will be there. Simply seeing their photos instantly calms me down when I'm speaking to a new audience.
@@alexanderlyon wow! You really do your research.
for me visualizing myself doing well in the beginning i think will help me very much. i have a 5 min presentation in bible class this week and your tips and videos have been very helpful!!
You got this, Avery.
I have 30 years of experience and always anxious when I have to speak in public. Of late it’s getting worse.
I have one tomorrow and fingers crossed.
I think "practice like crazy" is the most critical of all the tips
I loved every minute of this presentation, especially the "Practice like crazy" part. Good job!
Had a presentation last semester and I ended up having a panic attack which ended in me running out of the room crying. This is my senior year in college and I have to give a 12 minute presentation on a topic of my choice and idk how I’m going to do it. Hopefully this helps
Don’t worry. I have 30 years of work experience and still can’t handle it.
I’m a coach and I had parents meeting the day you posted this and I listened to it. I practiced the speech and it was a massive help. I went in there confident because I knew what to say and how to say it. Thank you! And I know you’re a Christian :)
That's awesome, Dan. It is very rewarding to me to hear that people like you are using the videos and putting them into practice. I'm really encouraged that it helped you do a great job with confidence. God bless! Onward!
I had a panic attack mid-presentation a couple of weeks ago, and my anxiety has been acting up badly ever since. During the actual presentation my voice started trembling and I could barely speak or think. I had to read directly from my note card despite having the speech memorized earlier. I get invasive thoughts literally anywhere now, like, 'Oh gosh, what if I puke?' That presentation is still haunting me today. :( I have another one in a few weeks. Hopefully, this video will help. I'll update later
Yes, updates me. I hope the next one goes better. I strongly recommend you prepare by putting these tips into practice and the other video on the 6 Mindset Tips. That one will help too.
Great tips! I think practicing 10 times is the most beneficial. And then all the rest of them would be a close second!
I am a sophomore student and I am studying at University of Education. Next time, I wanna create some climate of learning to my friends or other people in my university to help them overcome the fear when they are taking part in presentation at class! And I see your series videos are so useful for my schedule!!! Thanks!
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I love all your tips and you’re delivery. I like that you don’t waste your breath on useless info, you’re concise and straight to the point.
Thank you for the compliment. I try to practice what I preach.
Crushing it again, brother! Tips 3 and 6 resonate with me the most. I can vouch for the effectiveness of both. The others - I'm making mental notes of. Thank you!
Thanks, Patrick.
Alex, have you heard of the "7's Rule" for calm-inducing breathing? If so, thoughts on its effectiveness? 🤔 i.e. Breathe in for 3 secs. Hold for 4 secs. Exhale slowly for 7 secs. Rinse and repeat as necessary. Controlled, steady breathing is the key component.
I like that, focusing on the message and audience rather then yourself. Great video, you have great content thank you for putting it out
Thank you so much for sharing.
I like all the tips but no. 6 is my favourite!
It sounds easier to practise.
number 6 wow! never thought of that, i always in nose out mouth - makes sense alex, god bless u
I have done one small speech this year Infront of about 15-20 people max that lasted for around 5 mins, I practiced and practiced and it went surprisingly well.
I have part of a speech that I'm presenting Friday morning Infront of about 150-200 people and in a much larger room, It should only be around 2 medium sized paragraphs but this is one I'm stressing much more about. I'll employ these techniques and I'll repeat the techniques I used on my past speech, I'll reply to this comment with how it went!
You've got this!!! Let us know how it goes.
I'm late to replying, but it went very very well!
Just got home back, i executed it and I didn't feel nervous at all. I got a certificate after it
Congratulations!
Thank you so much for this! Just beginning my public speaking career. Your clear concise tips are so helpful. 💗
Of course practice like crazy, but also visualizing the first 30 seconds deserves some love. Starting off strong keeps the momentum going throughout.
Thank you. I really needed to hear this. I have a presentation in 3 hours and I feel much more confident.🙏
You got this, Jonathan.
As a 25 year old making videos for over 12 years, these 6 tips have really helped me out and one of them really showed me what I wasn't incorporating as much before. I will make those changes immediately now and practice them.
Thank you so much Alex Lyon. I just found your channel today in a recommended search and it couldn't have show up at a better time in my next steps in life and my work!
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I have such a fear publically speaking but the times I've had success is when I practiced. We have round table discussions at work and I get sooo nervous and feel like I bomb every time I do it while everyone is a rockstar in those meetings. I'm really trying to conquer this fear.
You can do it!
@@alexanderlyon thank you 😊
How are you doing now? Has it gotten better at all?
@abb2752 a little better. I do feel like I'm improving. It's weird, I used to not have anxiety when we had meetings. But overall, yes, getting better. Are you struggling?
All the tips are great, but the first one is pure gold. Thank you!
Thanks you for another learning I hope it will help me thank you
Best video on Public Speaking.
Thank you Sir!
Thanks a lot sir. We appreciate all your amazing points. I'll go with the first ever one. Cz I got know my mistake after watching this video. i.e., Not practicing enough. I'm gonna practice my next presentation like crazy. And I'll practice rest too. Thanks a ton again. 👍🤝😊
Good points regarding focusing on the Message and Audience, a good balance should be had. I would also keep some personal focus to ensure you remind yourself of your delivery such as body language, eye contact, and your voice...rhythm, speed, volume, pitch, pause RSVPP.........Great video Alex, always something new to learn.
I try number 4 and it is so true
sizing up the room is the best tip for me. It just sucks having to wait four hours during an event before presenting.
I remember watching this video before I closed a premium long-term project! Even if the meeting is only via zoom, my client is an organization so there were still like 5-6 of them. It was so nerve-racking at first but I have equipped myself with Coach Alex's techniques and yeaaah, it went smooth! :) I'm a former teacher ( I only taught for a year 5 years ago). Yas..It was a long time ago that is why I always watch videos and train myself to regain the confidence I lost. Again, we appreciate you so much Coach Alex. You are helping us a lot. :)
In through the nose OUT through the NOSE… ground and center. ❤❤
Tip for reaction video, Ronald Reagan A Time for choosing, This speech is truly amazing.
Thank you. Proffessor . I enjoy the video . Blessings here from sri lanka 🇱🇰 🌷🙏
2. focusing on them makes me give my best and soothe my nerves.
I gave a presentation today and couldn't perform the way I had planned. I got so nervous that I forgot everything I was to say and f**d up the entire thing. I was so nervous to be seen as nervous XD. Maybe practicing 10x will help.
I totally agree. I would even empahsize on the EXHALE with the breathing. And if possible maintain a 3 sec pauze after the exhale before inahling deeply and then exhaling fully again. The REST mode is what I use to start speaking and it creates a super calm speech. Then I open with standards, the things about the presentation. The low hanging fruits that get me used to hearing myself. And THEN I start the story from a collected frame of mind. I know where to start and where to end(preparation). And like you said once you get going, focus on the points that you make and make an effort to relate them to the audience. Make it feel like the story is about them. And it makes for engaging talks. Rather than a narration. Even though all the pieces are totally prepared, you make it feel like you are telling it to the audience for the first time.
Thanks on these tips! Quick and direct to the point.
Quite educative educative and informative. Am a fan of practicing like crazy. The dictum that practice makes perfect should be ones guiding principle in whatever he is doing. whatever
Lovely information ..walking the room ..hope I can make a presentation soon with your tips .
Very useful video, valuable information. Right away I can tell where I go wrong as I usually focus on myself as opposed to audience and message. When I'm trying to calm myself down I breathe in through nose and out the mouth 😂 I was getting myself pumped up than relaxing. Thank you Alex
Glad it was helpful, Thandeka. I appreciate your comment.
Exactly the same with me.
Nah I have two presentations and I’m still gonna die (if I do good it’s bc of u)
Edit: I think I cooked 🤭
Hello, thank you for this advances but I have another problem I can’t focus on my speech while looking at my audience faces it is a lot to my brain to process
I have speech competition tomorrow but I am too scared . I wasn't ready to join in that. But my teacher said to join . At least for my teacher, I should speak well.
Thanks for the tips Alex
What's bad with me is my lip starts quivering and my hands and voice shake so much that I lose all confidence in myself so early on. Then I start blanking and totally forgetting what I was going to say in certain moments because I can't just read off the board word for word. It just sucks and I've come to the conclusion that I'll never be comfortable with it ever.
Thank you for these useful tips, God bless you!
Thanks for your tips. I will apply them to my thesis presentation, hopefully, the results will live up to my expectations
I wish you the best with your presentation!
@@alexanderlyon thank you soooo much
Hi Alex great video thank you. Practice like crazy is what i need to do.
Yes! That's the "trick" that's not really a trick. But, it works. :-)
I love you and your work I appreciate ❤️ you so much love from india
Thank you so much 😀
Yesterday was my presentaion in front of my class that was worse i was so scared in front of all the worsed experience i now i feel so worth less its roaming in mind
Breathing …
Thank you
Great stuff, as usual.
Appreciate your videos!
Much appreciated, Randolph.
Love this so much.
Thank you. 😊❤️😊
Thank you Alex for sharing! Great tips. To answer the question about which of the 6 tips resonate the most, I would say there are four that I currently practice and two I will adopt...
- I currently practice #1, #2, #3 and #6.
- I will implement #4 and 5.
Overall - I think #1 is the most important of the 6. I have a big townhall presentation coming up soon and I am putting a lot of focus on #1 now.
Thanks for sharing. I hope the townhall presentation goes well.
These are very helpful tips. Thank you.
Thank you for your work. Your content, is easy to understand , insightful, & elaborative hence effective. I am learning alot. Hope our views help grow your business financially too
Thank you! Special talent you have! God Bless in Jesus name!
Such a great video. thank you.
I always overrun in my practice because towards the end, ny intrusive thoughts just disrupt my flow of thoughts 😭😭😭 hope i can do well tmr wish me luck but im soooo anxious 😢😢
Amazing points as always, Alex. You keep it real and practical. Thank (It's me Craig - your friend from Mumbai, India). God Bless
Glad it was helpful, Craig. Thanks for the encouragement.
First of all, thank you, I love these videos and I love that you utilize cultural resources like you do in the videos commenting on public speakers and in the 'What is Character' video that uses Captain America and Loki as examples, I love that choice because I can even use that video to make a point to children who could use it as well.
For me, numbers 2, 4, and 5 all seemed very related and also personally relate to me the most because most of my anxiety comes from the environment/ audience when I speak, meaning that typically I am aware enough to be mindful of the importance of my talking points and the clarity of my message, but I most typically fall short by forgetting to consider the pressure of the moment of speaking.
Recently I was speaking to my boss about something that really shouldn't have made me nervous, I had a valued point and I was by no means going to get in any sort of trouble for what I was saying, it was a very candid and pleasant conversation except that due to my perception of the power dynamic, my leg was shaking like something out of a cartoon. I knew exactly what was going on and suffered through it, but it was still a huge sign to me that it didn't matter how strong I felt looking in the mirror because under pressure I could hardly speak. Ultimately, my message got across, but basically, at least for the short term, I felt about as big as an ant, and ironically, like I said this was a very candid and human conversation.
Thank you for the kind words, Billy, and also for sharing your experienced in your post.
Thank you for the useful information.
You are welcome, Sabina.
Thank you for this video!
You are so welcome, derya.
Great tips, thank you for sharing :)
Anyone here who is also excited every time Coach Alex uploads a new video? :)
Great practical tips.👌👌👌 Thanks for sharing.🌺🌺🌺
For me, as a perfectionist, the 2nd tip was so useful.
Glad it was helpful!
I have to present my thesis proposal next week, and I'm nervous like crazy. Obviously, it's natural for everyone to feel this (the video here is for the average person), but for me as a very shy person and who has social phobia, I'm having a hard time at the moment , expecting what a bad presentation I'm going to have 😭
I need some advices ..
Go to the psychiatrist and take some pills to handle ur anxiety during presentation
Wow! These were so helpful thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Practical tips. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
I'm here after giving a really bad presentation and I feel ashamed of myself cause I wasn't able to even finish a single paragraph and that Professor really broke my flow as he interrupted me and after that I was stuck on single word and was stuttering.
HELP I want to be as fluent as I'm alone 😔😔
Great!
Can you make a video regarding active listenening with different accents. Do you have a technique? That would be a lot of help.
Hi, Kendall. I don't have any videos specific to accents. However, I do have an _active listening_ video and an _effective listening video_ that might help.
thank you so much i appricate that , im here from eye contacts video it helped me alot keep going bro , you are really nice to ppl
Glad I could help, naruli.
Practicing for me makes it worse, I start to obsess about small things and get more nervous then
And what do I do if it doesn't help?This year I've given about 5 presentations,I practiced them to the point that I knew every word I was supposed to say by heart,but during the final performance I always either ended up reading from the paper of reciting monotonously everything I've learnt or(when I didn't practice enough to know it by heart)forgetting easy words. What was more,I couldn't stop trembling standing in front of all those people not even mentioning keeping the eye contact with them.
My English is close to C1 level but when I stand there I struggle to find words and even pronounce them 😢
I hear you. Memorizing every word is usually going to lead to poor results like you experienced.
Instead, I recommend to clients the approach in this video: th-cam.com/video/Pci3VieINY8/w-d-xo.html
It seems harder at first but leads to much better presentations.
Sir I would take deep breaths and exhale through my nostril's and if I am doing an orientation or speaking with my colleagues or strangers...
for some reason each time i have a presentation, my heart rate spikes and i start sweating, and my voice changes, i feel so embarased but i cant control it, and the crowd is always people from work who i already know. i don't know how to overcome this
There are many clubs Toastmasters worldwide where you can learn to overcome your anxiety 😊
Feeling excited just subscribed ❤️ 😀
Nice to meet you, Danish. Welcome aboard.