Overcoming Stage Fright And Effective Public Speaking In Seven Steps
About a year ago I was billed to speak at a public gathering, my first ever speech. I was sufficiently prepared, at least I thought I was, I rehearsed with a mirror more times than I can remember, dressed like a boss to increase my confidence, swaggered into the hall, grabbed the microphone like a corporate Michael Jackson and stuttered for half the time allotted to me. I was sweating in an air conditioned room as I prayed to God for time to fly and the crowd to disappear. It was pathetic, and I'm putting it mildly. Stage fright