The Secret to Fearless Public Speaking

Let’s dive into this week’s strategy with Candice Bloom, founder of Bloom on Stages. Candice has been helping individuals refine their voice mechanics and presentation skills. Her goal is to help you bloom on your stage, whatever it may be.

Nervousness is the main culprit that makes us decline opportunities to present. The key is to foster a mindset where you're so confident that turning down these opportunities becomes unthinkable.

Candice shares her personal checklist for becoming a better communicator during presentations. This checklist emphasizes controlling what you can while letting go of the uncontrollable, thereby reducing nerves and boosting confidence.

The initial step in Candice's checklist? Timeliness and logistics. Knowing the venue location and how to get there are things you can control. Relying on Google Maps and estimating travel time, you can lessen the tension related to punctuality.

Gathering details about the venue is crucial. Whether it’s a Zoom call or an in-person event, understanding the audience size, the setup, and the agenda helps you mentally prepare. A clear visual of the space can enhance your presentation's effectiveness and ease your nerves.

Being prepared with tech requirements and potential AV issues enables you to maintain control. Familiarizing yourself with the room size can help tailor your speech delivery, ensuring appropriate voice projection. The last-minute addition of audience members shouldn’t surprise you—knowing this in advance keeps you agile and ready.

The physical tension trickles into mental tension, creating a domino effect that hampers effective speaking. Therefore, check your body posture: relax your shoulders, unclench your fists, and open yourself to the audience. This simple act enhances your presence on stage.

Candice advises adopting a mantra that reminds you that your audience has chosen to listen to you. Keeping this mindset diminishes the fear of judgment and elevates your confidence.

Candice's checklist includes practical reminders like asking about venue details and ensuring you have what you need, such as water. These actions shore up your readiness, enabling you to focus on delivering an engaging presentation rather than scrambling for necessities.

By following Candice’s tips, you can turn presenting into a positive, engaging experience. Face-to-face engagement allows your audience to connect with you, creating valuable networking opportunities in today's business world.

We hope Candice's insights help you reframe your perspective on presenting, transforming it from a daunting task into a fulfilling opportunity. Remember, in this journey, smart work triumphs over busywork. Until next time, stay empowered, stay slacking!

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