Your asked to make a speech..........

Could you? My boss wants me to give presentations to people that come into our office for training.........(he has to realize that that will seriously cut into me TCS time) I don't really have a problem with it, as long as I'm prepared. Do giving speeches make you nervous?

They use to big time!! I would shake and get sweaty palms and my voice would flutter. But I had to give "briefs" every morning to a room full of people for about two years! It gets easier! Good luck!

No, I love it. You will do great! Just be yourself and add some humor where you can....many people in your audience would not want to be up there -- it will empower you to remember this!

I don't mind speaking in front of a crowd of people. Like E said be yourself and think confident!!.

I would pass out.

When I was in high school I did theater. When I'm talking to a group of people I just pretend that its another performance.

I actually kind of like it if I know what I'm talking about. I always hated speech class and all tha jazz cause they'd give you subject and you'd have a few weeks then bam you'd have to sound knowledgable about it. But now that I work and know my job really well I'm constantly having to explain it to others so I'm pretty used to it.

Funny thing, I can be in front of a crowd and play and sing, never bugs me, but speaking......UGH !! And I had to take a public speaking class in college!!!

Originally Posted by dicknleah

I would pass out.

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Speeches (or briefings as the military refers to them) are part of my job description, so I give them a couple of times a week. I get more nervous when I'm speaking to women; put me in front of a group of 50 good-looking men in uniform and I have a good ol' time!!!

I was supposed to hold a speech at my college graduation ceremony, and was nervous as you-know-what. I spent at least a week writing, honing, and practicing the speech, but couldn't hold it. Two days before the ceremony, I got my wisdom teeth removed, and my tongue was accidently cut in the process (what a reprieve!). I have to laugh about it, because now, as a teacher, I constantly have to "speak before the public", and it really doesn't bother me.

I hate it but I do it.

*faints*

I can do it when necessary, but I hate it, and usually stumble over what I have to say. Fortunately, I don't need to do it very often.

Yeah now I could, I went through an audition phase and got over it. I wasn't much of an actress but i tried out for parts in my twenties. And boy did I get nervous then I crossed a line and got over it. I even sang on stage at an audition!

Originally Posted by fwan

*faints*

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The first time I had to speak in front of a group, I was very nervous. But everything went well and I realized there was nothing to be afraid of. Don't worry. You'll do great!!

When I first had to do one at University I didn't sleep for three nights - so neither did hubby . But it got easier. Now I do it all the time and it doesn't bother me. If it was for a special occasion I would be nervous, but I'd just get up and do it.

You will be fine - you will be nervous, but that's ok. Then, when you do it next time, you will feel better about it. Sending lots of good vibes your way

Originally Posted by ugaimes

Speeches (or briefings as the military refers to them) are part of my job description, so I give them a couple of times a week. I get more nervous when I'm speaking to women; put me in front of a group of 50 good-looking men in uniform and I have a good ol' time!!!

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I hear ya! I gave briefs everyday for two years on the USS Kitty Hawk. 5500 people and only 200 girls! (of course I only briefed a handful, but still...some were very good looking!)

Originally Posted by captiva

I hate it but I do it.

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Same here ..