If I go through an assessment of my comfort before large groups, I would rate myself with pretty decent scores. I hardly stutter before the audience, I manage to keep a steady flow of words and stage paralysis has been a thing of distant past for me.
But reaching this stage has been a journey through all kinds of impediments that one faces while getting better at public speaking. It has taken a good 15 years to reach this level of comfort with the stage. I remember I had my first stint at public speaking when I had to read daily news in my school in 5th grade. Though it does not qualify to be a public speech, yet it was the first time I faced the crowd, instead of being a face in the crowd
Topic: How comfortable are you speaking in front of large groups of people? (Read 277 times)
December 02, 2018, 01:50:02 PM
December 02, 2018, 01:13:49 PM
My feelings and self confidence fully depend on the question "do I know theese people or not"
I'm a very confident speaker when I'm about to make a first impression, But any speeches on the family meetings appear to be a nightmare for me)))
I'm a very confident speaker when I'm about to make a first impression, But any speeches on the family meetings appear to be a nightmare for me)))
December 02, 2018, 11:15:07 AM
Kind of comfortable. I don’t hate the idea of public speaking, but I don’t love it either. I usually have an “I’ll do it if I have to” attitude towards it.
December 02, 2018, 08:11:42 AM
Years ago I used to give talks at international software conferences, and I've got two tips.
It takes about two days to prepare a 30 minute presentation. Write the text in full, and double space it on the paper. If you are using supporting slides, or computer images, make sure they are in the correct sequence, and you know when to change them.
Stand in front of a full length mirror at home with no clothes on, and read your paper to the mirror. Watch what you do with your hands - it's really annoying to see speakers putting their hands in their pockets, or fiddling with things whilst they are talking. Important note - wear clothes when you are giving your presentation to your meeting.
It takes about two days to prepare a 30 minute presentation. Write the text in full, and double space it on the paper. If you are using supporting slides, or computer images, make sure they are in the correct sequence, and you know when to change them.
Stand in front of a full length mirror at home with no clothes on, and read your paper to the mirror. Watch what you do with your hands - it's really annoying to see speakers putting their hands in their pockets, or fiddling with things whilst they are talking. Important note - wear clothes when you are giving your presentation to your meeting.
December 02, 2018, 05:28:24 AM
At first, I feel a bit nervous, of course. But then I imagine them all naked (old trick) or imagine a glass between me and them. That is pretty helpful. Don't be nervous, guys. It's useless.
December 02, 2018, 05:22:09 AM
It is okay to feel nervous. Everybody feels nervous, when they speak in front of audience. I recommend you not to think about it and just enjoy your speaking! Also it can help, if you take something small with you (pen or any small detail) and try to concentrate on it (feel it, hold in your hands), but not on what the audience might think about you
December 02, 2018, 05:00:46 AM
Of course I’m nervous when I speak in front of an audience, but if I’m sure in what I say, if I really know the subject I’m talking on, I’ll calm down right after I start my speech.
December 01, 2018, 10:48:01 PM
I have the same problem. Some of my friends tell me that I'll probably get used to it if I do it regularly.
December 01, 2018, 08:08:22 AM
good you shared this with the community!
hey, don't' care about your fears! remember that man! just do what you need to do!!! i am a firm believer...
hey, don't' care about your fears! remember that man! just do what you need to do!!! i am a firm believer...
November 30, 2018, 07:37:44 PM
I can do it easily. I have no problems speaking with large groups. It depends if you are introvert or extrovert
November 30, 2018, 03:17:09 PM
I always kept to myself so not comfortable at all
November 29, 2018, 05:52:35 AM
Feeling nervous is normal in these situations.
For me, it really depends of the topic I need to speak about. If I'm really at home with the subject, then I feel comfortable. But, when there's something that I'm not really sure about, then this can get tricky and some nervousness can definitely kick in.
For me, it really depends of the topic I need to speak about. If I'm really at home with the subject, then I feel comfortable. But, when there's something that I'm not really sure about, then this can get tricky and some nervousness can definitely kick in.
November 29, 2018, 04:52:27 AM
Believe almost everyone is nervous and worried, just some have already learned not to show it. It just needs a lot of practice. Some are simply not made for this and do not know how to speak in public
November 26, 2018, 10:55:36 AM
Everyone does. But if you do that a lot you will feel more confident with every speak you had.
November 26, 2018, 08:51:13 AM
A little bit nervous, but I can recommend practice before speak and prepare in front of the mirror. Then, you can see your body language like facial expression.
November 22, 2018, 11:44:49 PM
For the first time it was a natural thing, and everyone had felt it too. But if the situation is always trained, then it will gradually disappear, and speaking in front of many people will be more confident.
November 22, 2018, 03:38:21 PM
At first, I am terribly nervous, but when I see that the audience is listening to me with interest, I calm down and begin to speak more confidently.
October 16, 2018, 09:39:33 AM
I also have this problem. Psychologists say that you need as often as possible to speak publicly to get rid of this fear.
September 14, 2018, 08:18:37 PM
That depends on the type of group. if I speak in front of a group I know then I will not be embarrassed or nervous, but if the group is a group that I have not known then I will be a little nervous to speak in front of them.
September 14, 2018, 06:52:36 PM
Some kind of alcoholic drink could be very useful, if you don't go to extremes 
September 14, 2018, 03:45:44 PM
Alcohol or coke will help.
September 14, 2018, 03:14:29 PM
My job requires me to speak in front of groups. Not super large groups, normally 15-30 people. I was so nervous at first, but over time, it got easier. Each time I did it got a little easier. Now it doesn't faze me at all.
If you can practice in front of groups of your friends/family, that will definitely help.
If you can practice in front of groups of your friends/family, that will definitely help.
September 14, 2018, 11:22:09 AM
Even a professional speaker will first of all feel nervous, it is normal but what is important is how you managed your nervousness .
September 14, 2018, 07:53:24 AM
When I speak Infront of large group I feel little nervous.
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