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Confident Public Speaking: Appearing Confident
Confident Public Speaking: Emotions
Confident Public Speaking: Convictions
Confident Public Speaking: Pleasing People
Confident Public Speaking: Image
Confident Public Speaking: Affirmations
Confident Public Speaking: Verbal Expressions
Confident Public Speaking: Nonverbal Movements
Summary: It's OK to be nervous when public speaking, but you want to appear confident to your audience. Learn how to speak in public with confidence in this free video from a professional speaker and communications instructor.
Tracy Goodwin has a master’s in corporate communication and 10 years experience in professional speaking. Recipient of numerous public speaking awards and is a college professor of...read more
People have been making speeches in front of groups since mankind has been able to communicate. Public speaking refers to giving speeches with the intention of informing audiences about certain topics or persuading listeners to agree with various opinions. From U.S. presidents to members of the local Rotary Club, speakers utilize public speaking skills when addressing audiences. Though public speaking styles have changed over time, the basic elements are timeless. In learning to speak in public, we obtain relevant skills that enrich our ability to communicate clearly in other social situations as well.
A confident appearance is key for a public speaker's reception by the audience. There are many ways in which a public speaker may undermine personal confidence or the confidence of the audience in him. Weak nonverbal movements and verbal expressions betray a lack of confidence. Trying to please everyone, lacking control over emotions and wavering in one's convictions indicate a lack of confidence. Award winning speaker and teacher Tracy Goodwin will help you build your public speaking confidence with methods like self-affirmation and positive self-image, as well as helping you avoid pitfalls.
"Hi there, I'm Tracy Goodwin, and I'm the red sweater lady. Today, we're going to be talking about how to be confident as a public speaker. Many, many, many, many, many people are very nervous about not only communication, but especially public speaking. The thing about it is that's okay, but you just don't want to appear that way. You don't want to appear like you have no confidence. There are actually several things that you can do to build your confidence; to boost your confidence, so that when you speak to an audience; even if you are a nervous wreck inside, you are projecting that you are confident; that you are cool, collected, totally prepared, and have it together. There actually aren't that many steps in order for you to do that, so let's take a look at them now."
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bumphil said
on 1/5/2009 This is a great series. Tracy Goodwin gets right to the point in each of these topics and has several excellent pointers in every video. She doesnt waste any words.