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But what if I make a fool of myself?

By Jane Paterson Posted on January 28, 2020 Posted in speaking-tips Tagged with foolish, nervous

For many people, this thought is uppermost in their minds when asked to give a speech. They are scared the audience is there to judge them, but they are not. They are there to enjoy themselves or learn something, and …

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Sweaty palms, butterflies, cottonmouth.

By Jane Paterson Posted on January 28, 2020 Posted in speaking-tips Tagged with butterflies, cottonmouth, nervous, sweaty palms

Nerves are one of the main reasons why people turn down the opportunity to give a speech. The old “I’d rather have root canal” situation. But, what if you rename your “nerves” and start calling those sweaty palms, those butterflies, …

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But what if I make a fool of myself?

Sweaty palms, butterflies, cottonmouth.