Public Speaking Anxiety Tips

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These time-tested tips will help take the edge off. This video looks at the both the mindsets and the practical steps to help you deal with anxiety for an oral presentation.
Everybody gets at least a little nervous during presentations. It's probably one of the most common anxiety-producing experiences people have. But, you don't have to let nerves stop you from delivering an effective presentation. How you deal with presentation stress and anxiety will shape how you perform in the moment.
Follow this advice to help you calm your nerves.
Mindset Realizations:
- You don't look as nervous as you feel.
- You can be nervous and still give a great presentation.
- Nervousness is closely related to excitement
Practical Tips:
- Practice like crazy because 95% of your results will get worked out beforehand while practicing even if you are nervous
- Focus on your audience and message, not on how you personally come across
- Visualize the first few moments of the presentation
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  • @alexanderlyon
    @alexanderlyon5 жыл бұрын

    FREE 7 Instant Tips for Confident & Composed Public Speaking: www.alexanderlyon.com

  • @AdrianJimenez-uj5ji

    @AdrianJimenez-uj5ji

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have to say thank you for your courses, I´ve been struggling with SAD for a long time, but your videos are helping me A LOT. By the way, I love your eyes color, and not in a gay way. haha

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    @evertola3598

    3 жыл бұрын

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  • @ButtrflyEffect
    @ButtrflyEffect3 жыл бұрын

    You know what helps me... It's about perspective. The moment I realized that I can overcome presentations is when I realised that one day we're all going to die. Why waste it being nervous. Be angry. This also helps. I get angry that I'm like this and use that anger with a IDGAF attitude

  • @mcfroggyswaggy2062

    @mcfroggyswaggy2062

    2 жыл бұрын

    I needed this thank you

  • @cut1986

    @cut1986

    2 жыл бұрын

    I can totally relate to this approach.

  • @SquallLion90

    @SquallLion90

    2 жыл бұрын

    Based

  • @FaizanKhan-ru4xj

    @FaizanKhan-ru4xj

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly, I think all these people I don't give a shit about them they can all go to hell they don't care about me why should I care about them

  • @SPEEDRACER5037

    @SPEEDRACER5037

    2 жыл бұрын

    I get angry as well . To focus .

  • @AngelicPelican
    @AngelicPelican4 жыл бұрын

    I don't understand what is wrong with me I reassure myself by saying, "it doesn't matter what they say" but when I speak it's like my lungs get compressed and I shake like a washing machine... I hate myself so much for this :(

  • @mellima4226

    @mellima4226

    4 жыл бұрын

    I feel you Ethan. I use positive affirmation. In the beginning it was very hard to recognize what I was telling myself. But accepting and embracing what I feel makes it a lot more easier. I remember myself that if I do that speech it will open many great opportunities. If It didn’t go as a wanted than I say I gained courage and before and during the speech Affirmations like ‘ I can speak, I’ve got something to say. People like me and when I do that speech I connect with that audience’. And please don’t forget to breathe🙈

  • @the.presentkz1989

    @the.presentkz1989

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ohhh how familiar.. “lungs compress” exactly 🙈😅

  • @PhatMon920

    @PhatMon920

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're not alone- I get really nervous. I'd get so nervous I'd forget I was holding note cards and just start rambling. What I do is get as much practice as I possibly can, just throw myself up there in front of a crowd. At first it was awkward and scary (still kind of is) but I'm improving and feeling a little more confident

  • @norabufrieh40

    @norabufrieh40

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're not alone, i honestly don't know what's wrong with me, I'm not scared of presenting but everytime i do my heart rate increases rapidly and i start shaking, my voice and hands and legs.. but i will try to get a therapy sessions hope that will help..

  • @ican384

    @ican384

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@norabufrieh40 i have a presentation tomorrow i'm trying to not let it get to me

  • @teresaeasler9948
    @teresaeasler99485 жыл бұрын

    I always say that if you prepare for your presentation, everything will go easier. Not perfect, but easier.

  • @alexanderlyon

    @alexanderlyon

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes, agree, Teresa. Preparation makes the biggest difference.

  • @jerryvasquez3577

    @jerryvasquez3577

    4 жыл бұрын

    Communication Coach Alex Lyon but I have profesionales who have the same years of experience as you who tell me other wise and now I’m really confused and more anxious

  • @teresaeasler9948

    @teresaeasler9948

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@jerryvasquez3577 Hi Jerry, Im' not sure why other coaches would suggest that preparation wouldn't help with jitters. What I know is that by preparing you are able to move from the "thinking" brain to the "unthinking" brain, just like an elite athlete or genius musician. You can let go of the the mind chatter that seeks to undermine confidence. Best wishes for your success

  • @ninasworld7991

    @ninasworld7991

    2 жыл бұрын

    It didn't trust me it didn't work even after good preparation and i got embarrassed and blocked in front of the whole Amphi 💔🙂 and now I'm thinking of quiting university untill i fix my social anxiety..

  • @randymillhouse791

    @randymillhouse791

    Жыл бұрын

    La VERDAD!

  • @SalmaGamer
    @SalmaGamer5 жыл бұрын

    Mine is like so bad everyone here is saying they feel nervous but me during a presentation my voice shakes I have to swallow saliva every word I say i shake so much that my stomach and everything hurts

  • @alexanderlyon

    @alexanderlyon

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi Salma. You might want to reflect on what about it makes you so nervous. For example, are you afraid people will judge you? Are you afraid of what failure would mean? Are you afraid of being embarrassed? I ask this because when people are really nervous, they have typically built up the negative consequences in their heads. Usually, if you can get clear on what exactly your thoughts are and write the down, you'll be able to decide if those negative thoughts are true and then replace them with more helpful thoughts.

  • @aaraizkazmi6140

    @aaraizkazmi6140

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same dude it sucks but I keep getting better every time I do it in school

  • @itsyuneesha5214

    @itsyuneesha5214

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me too and I get nauseated every time I speak in mass

  • @victorm222

    @victorm222

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@itsyuneesha5214 I honestly feel the same. My past presentations went awful, and there's actually nothing that I can do for improvement no matter how hard I try.

  • @lifeless3545

    @lifeless3545

    4 жыл бұрын

    ik same, i freeze and i feel like im gonna faint and my voice sound quaky and it sounds like im legit crying and i blank out for a good second

  • @tiyopaenguin
    @tiyopaenguin3 жыл бұрын

    I know sometimes, no matter how hard you try to do the tips on KZread, you still get nervous. If these tips still don't work for you, do my trick: try humming, make your voicebox vibrate until it's your turn to speak. Here's the logic behind it: before it's your turn to speak in a meeting or a presentation, someone else is probably speaking. Whether you have to wait for your turn to speak or someone's introducing you as speaker or just simply waiting for the meeting to start, your mouth is most definitely shut. And while you wait to speak, that's when the nervousness starts to elevate. You screw up when it's already your turn to speak because that's the only time you hear your own voice. You know what you're talking about but your voice is alien to your ears. By humming, you hear your own voice before you even speak. By making your voicebox vibrate, you simulate speaking. So when you open your mouth to talk, it already feels like you've been doing it for quite sometime and you feel comfortable already. I hope that helps. Let me know :)

  • @aces9905

    @aces9905

    3 жыл бұрын

    Im going to try this next time I have to speak! thank u

  • @youralchemy_

    @youralchemy_

    2 жыл бұрын

    I love this tip

  • @apt9238

    @apt9238

    2 жыл бұрын

    People started looking at me weird like why are you humming to yourself and that made me more nervous

  • @cg5491

    @cg5491

    Жыл бұрын

    @@apt9238 lol

  • @snom_productoins

    @snom_productoins

    Жыл бұрын

    thanks for tip

  • @user-vk8ml6ym3j
    @user-vk8ml6ym3j5 жыл бұрын

    2:15 i definitely get excited. excited to get a presentation over with 😂

  • @alexanderlyon

    @alexanderlyon

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ha! I know what you mean.

  • @lilychu8912
    @lilychu89123 жыл бұрын

    I used to be nervous about public speaking but made myself take a course in college on public speaking. We had to give a talk once a week and after that quarter, I was no longer anxious. At this point, I've given talks at meetings in front of hundreds of people without problems. What helps me is to remember that most people in the audience are on your side: they want you to succeed and they're not there with the intention of making fun/ laughing/ arguing with you. Think about when you've been in the audience of a presentation: did you go in thinking 'I'm going to see how this person will trip up or how they will fail." NO: most likely you were looking forward to learning something or hearing what they're going to say. So remember that when you're the speaker. Secondly, go in with the attitude "I have some really cool information this audience needs" or "I just learned something really neat and I'm going to share it with them" rather than, "People are going to see how stupid I am. They know more about this topic than me." Think of it as sharing information with a bunch of friends: are you nervous when you do that?

  • @lilychu8912

    @lilychu8912

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can also be honest: I have heard speakers say things like: "I'm really nervous about this talk but I'm excited to be here today." You can even ask the audience: "How many of you are nervous about public speaking? Raise your hand." "I am too! But here goes!" Most audiences are sympathetic as most people are nervous about public speaking.

  • @SteveGia80

    @SteveGia80

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome advice! Thank you

  • @kvzsmix8622

    @kvzsmix8622

    Жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately, I’m in high school and half the class is popular, judgemental kids who laugh at other people’s embarrassment/failure. I’ve seen and heard them laugh at other kids’ presentation, so it’s just not that simple for me. :(

  • @yourlocalflatiron6124

    @yourlocalflatiron6124

    Жыл бұрын

    Right now I’m in 9th grade, and i have really bad social anxiety, and I have to present TWICE a week in my second language. It’s hell.

  • @AamirKhan-gv8oh

    @AamirKhan-gv8oh

    Жыл бұрын

    You spoke my mind

  • @cierrag8787
    @cierrag87875 жыл бұрын

    I think my own self doubt makes me nervous sometimes. Having everyone looking at you. But then I realize when I'm watching a presentation, I'm not judging anyone just listening to the topic. These tips helped too!!

  • @niaag537

    @niaag537

    Ай бұрын

    Omg yes. It feels like you’re being judged but when you’re apart of the audience the only thing that you’re worried about is the message and not so much the speaker. Having a class full of eyeballs on you all at once makes that hard to believe sometimes lol

  • @DrJonTam
    @DrJonTam2 жыл бұрын

    Timestamps: 0:42 You don’t look as nervous as you feel 1:26 You can be nervous and still give a great presentation 1:57 Nervousness is a lot like excitement 2:33 Practice like crazy 3:42 Focus on audience and message, not on you 4:28 Visualize your first moments

  • @alexanderlyon

    @alexanderlyon

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for doing all the timestamps, Jon. I appreciate it and I’m sure other viewers do.

  • @ellie7200
    @ellie72005 жыл бұрын

    If I might add something (for people who are suffering from chronic anxiety): DO practice a lot and know your stuff, but DON'T overdo it. Don't stay up the whole night trying to make it 150% perfect. You need sleep, that's okay. Try to focus on a healthy balance, because if you're practicing so much that you start to overthink absolutely every word and phrase you use it's not gonna work to your advantage. I'd recommend planning a schedule for practicing and trying to implement some relaxation techniques (such as meditation, for example) before and/or after these practice sessions, cause for people suffering from anxiety even just practicing this stuff might be very nerve-wracking. So, plan ahead (realistically) and try to also relax a bit. You got this.

  • @alexanderlyon

    @alexanderlyon

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Ellie. Agreed. Preparation but not perfection.

  • @ellie7200

    @ellie7200

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glad to know my tip is pro--approved!

  • @alexanderlyon

    @alexanderlyon

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@ellie7200 Yes! I've actually thought a lot about the various mindsets that make us extra anxious and perfectionism is one of them. So, it's a hard balance to say on the one hand that practicing like crazy will help you when it's really the mindset that drives the practice that can lead to more or reduce anxiety. So, if a person thinks "I want to be ready for anything and really know my stuff," then that will help. If they think, "I want to practice this until it's 'perfect,'" then they're doing to likely freak themselves out.

  • @Skadongle

    @Skadongle

    4 жыл бұрын

    i practiced my speech 9 times and got up there and spoke way too fast and started shaking thats why i was baffled when he said 95 percent of your speech is done beforehand for me its like 20 percent

  • @yourlocalflatiron6124

    @yourlocalflatiron6124

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, oh my god. I have anxiety & adhd and it’s horrible even just worrying about practicing

  • @victorm222
    @victorm2224 жыл бұрын

    I overheard my teacher mention that we'd be doing an individual presentation, and I couldn't help but think about it these past few weeks. I've honestly just been anxious, and feel hopeless because my previous presentations have been a failure. My voice would shake so bad, and no matter how many times I tell myself I'll be fine, it's really not. So I believe these same symptoms will occur once again, whether this presentation comes in a few weeks or a few months from now.

  • @alexanderlyon

    @alexanderlyon

    4 жыл бұрын

    Good luck on your presentation. I hope this video helps.

  • @itsyuneesha5214

    @itsyuneesha5214

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sammeee

  • @berber7534

    @berber7534

    2 жыл бұрын

    SAMEEE

  • @shabnamksr9561

    @shabnamksr9561

    2 жыл бұрын

    This happens with me all time

  • @Cartoonlover-sk5pq

    @Cartoonlover-sk5pq

    Жыл бұрын

    SAME, I be reading like, 3 sentences but what makes me nervous is that The room is completely quite and they’re listening to me read. Also the feeling of anxiety I get waiting for my turn to read something is so intense like, sheesh heart, calm down it’s not a big deal :(

  • @briannasandner5921
    @briannasandner59213 жыл бұрын

    I literally get as anxious as I would if I were presenting, even when OTHERS are presenting. I get anxiety for them. Why, why why

  • @sreyapadmam22

    @sreyapadmam22

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same 😶😶I too have the same issue...🤯 Finally I am glad that I am not the only one with this problem😅

  • @hikikomori0131

    @hikikomori0131

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here. 🤣

  • @kvzsmix8622
    @kvzsmix8622 Жыл бұрын

    For me, people can definitely tell that I’m nervous. It’s so bad that I shake uncontrollably, and if I have a paper in my hand for organization/memorization, you can hear and see the paper rattling. It gets to the point where I struggle to read the words because of how much it’s shaking.

  • @asaadal-hadabi4367
    @asaadal-hadabi43676 жыл бұрын

    I really get nervous when speaking in front of my classmates. I always prepare myself before the presentation but still get nervous and shaking 😟

  • @alexanderlyon

    @alexanderlyon

    6 жыл бұрын

    It's pretty common, Asaad. I'll bet you feel more nervous than you look. As long as you can push through and do it despite being nervous, it'll get easier the more you do it and the more you practice. Just keep at it. :-)

  • @Alex-sg3yz
    @Alex-sg3yz6 жыл бұрын

    I have a presentation tomorrow and I'm honestly nervous for it. This video is helping me out.

  • @alexanderlyon

    @alexanderlyon

    6 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad the video helped. Good luck on your presentation.

  • @itsyuneesha5214

    @itsyuneesha5214

    4 жыл бұрын

    How did it go?

  • @levelthefield
    @levelthefield4 жыл бұрын

    who else had a VERY embarresing public speaking moment :(

  • @beanectarhoe6172

    @beanectarhoe6172

    4 жыл бұрын

    I got so anxious that I started trembling from head to feet and I stuttered while struggling to breathe. Super embarrassing and I was afraid that ppl would talk about it :(

  • @aganmariadonnafem.7915

    @aganmariadonnafem.7915

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me 🙁 My voice shakes even when I'm just reading one paragraph in front of everyone 🙁

  • @humashaheen7331

    @humashaheen7331

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me

  • @lakshmilimpin5080

    @lakshmilimpin5080

    3 жыл бұрын

    My presentation is due tommorow and its an online class presentation and the presentation is introducting yourself and im reaaly shy because its about me and its more in pictures and my brother is reaaaaalllly pro at presenting and hes going judge me while speaking PLS SEND HELP

  • @levelthefield

    @levelthefield

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lakshmi Limpin ITS OK IM GOING THROUGH THAT RN YOULL B FINE so i just realized that no one is going to remember even if you mess up because no one gives a f. you got thisss tell me when ur done cause i’ll be so proud of you

  • @christiank9491
    @christiank94912 жыл бұрын

    I get nervous. I practiced my last speech over 300 times in a 2 month period in a multitude of settings. I also envisioned myself speaking every night in a confident way. I highly recommend being overly obsessed like this the first few times. Know your stuff forward and backward. Practice gesturing, fluidity everything. Your confidence will grow immensely in practice like this. Then bag a few successful speeches before dialling the prep back a bit. It’s key to get successful experiences under your belt.

  • @Michael-ou8fo
    @Michael-ou8fo5 жыл бұрын

    I think you give very good advice. However some people experience extreme fear that is so intense it will overcome the ability to apply the logic that you suggest.

  • @alexanderlyon

    @alexanderlyon

    5 жыл бұрын

    You are correct. My advice is for people who struggle with average levels of nervousness. Some people struggle with high-level anxiety but tips in a video like this won't do much for those people. In those case, the person's anxiety is usually persistent across contexts and not isolated on public speaking anxiety. I'd say the advice in this video (and other videos like it) will help (at least a little) about 8 or 9 out of 10 public speakers. The other 1 to 2 out of 10 likely have some form of social anxiety/communication apprehension or anxiety issues more generally that is often rooted in a difficult past experience. A person in that situation likely would benefit from counseling to figure out what the root experience is to get some healing in that area of pain.

  • @crxbxbysmxshups3264
    @crxbxbysmxshups32643 жыл бұрын

    The thing is that when im presenting something, my heart starts racing and I lose breath after a few seconds until i physically cant speak anymore

  • @Smx.network
    @Smx.network2 жыл бұрын

    Just came here to say that these tips proved to be extremely helpful. I just passed my public speaking exam today and it was my first speech to give. I worked with these tips and I didn't get nervous for a second when giving the speech. Surprisingly, I was even maintaining eye contact with the audience and making use of my body language. Good luck to all of you!

  • @taedofficial6214
    @taedofficial62144 жыл бұрын

    When he said think about the audience or what your goal is, I paused it to tell yall I'm free of this feeling

  • @nickstrapko7549
    @nickstrapko75495 жыл бұрын

    I gave two presentations about 4 hours apart. I just realized. If you are giving a presentation that you have to give multiple times. it might be easier .

  • @katyredell9545
    @katyredell95452 жыл бұрын

    Alex! Thank you so much! This video was a total breakthrough for me. I get crazy nerves when public speaking. Such a good thing to know that you don't look as nervous as you feel. I love how you said nervousness looks like excitement. I'm going to take these points and run with them.

  • @JaredNichols909
    @JaredNichols909 Жыл бұрын

    Love your channel, Alex! Thanks for the great tips

  • @janaelizabethplante-honeyb8084
    @janaelizabethplante-honeyb8084 Жыл бұрын

    I get extremely anxious and nervous when I have to present a speech, you gave a lot of helpful tips on how to overcome that anxiety. I will definitely work on those tips and hopefully that will allow me to overcome my speech anxiety. Thank you so much.

  • @michelleabro
    @michelleabro5 жыл бұрын

    You deserve more subscribers man, i have a presentation tomorrow idk i was so nervous and you've really helped me

  • @alexanderlyon

    @alexanderlyon

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your encouragement. The channel grew by 10x since last year this time so we're moving forward now. :-)

  • @igagromniak4419
    @igagromniak44196 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I feel better already! Thanks!

  • @user-oz6mj4qn5g
    @user-oz6mj4qn5g11 күн бұрын

    Thanks you so much. One of my worst fears is public speaking and this really helped

  • @KevinMcClanahan
    @KevinMcClanahan2 жыл бұрын

    I have my first big presentation tomorrow (recent promotion) and it is nerve wracking. This video has helped. Thank you.

  • @shridharmahadevan2004
    @shridharmahadevan2004 Жыл бұрын

    great one Alex.. thank you!

  • @markpritchard3707
    @markpritchard37078 ай бұрын

    Brilliant advise and some great tips Thanks.

  • @Siz821
    @Siz8212 ай бұрын

    Best advice i have ever heard💯 thanks Dr.

  • @wakeup3018
    @wakeup3018 Жыл бұрын

    Surely, a constant practice of communicating with others gets rid of anxiety completely. Some time ago it was a really nervous adventure to hold a speech for me, but expressing ideas and disscusions with studetns, lecturers in university, talking with people on the streets, events and somewhere else really helped me to convert nervousness during public speaking, communication into an excitment such as "Wow, I am sharing such good ideas to that many of people!". Thanks for the video, greetings from Uzhgorod, Ukraine!

  • @rozaizes357
    @rozaizes3573 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, this is very helpful.

  • @poojaindia
    @poojaindia Жыл бұрын

    Awesome advice! Thank you!

  • @futureteacherseducatorsclu5291
    @futureteacherseducatorsclu52912 жыл бұрын

    Great tips for presentations!!!

  • @sunbeamjb
    @sunbeamjb Жыл бұрын

    These are the tips that I was looking for!

  • @namcansdiary6568
    @namcansdiary6568 Жыл бұрын

    Oh my god. So true. Thank u Alex, very helpful

  • @donaczella
    @donaczella3 жыл бұрын

    this channel is GOLD. Thank you!

  • @alexanderlyon

    @alexanderlyon

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thanks!

  • @Tta8221
    @Tta82215 жыл бұрын

    Coach!! Thank you so much. It really is a big help. Have a great day 💜

  • @alexanderlyon

    @alexanderlyon

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hey, thanks. Glad the video was helpful. I hope you have a great day, too.

  • @wac74
    @wac74 Жыл бұрын

    what an awesome video, thank you very much

  • @apowers5659
    @apowers56595 жыл бұрын

    I have a history project to present tomorrow and this is giving me some good tips for handling my stress

  • @camiliabensefa1213
    @camiliabensefa12134 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much❤ i really appreciate ur help

  • @alyssaann784
    @alyssaann7843 жыл бұрын

    I have a graduate school presentation in less than 2 hours over zoom and this is helping me calm down even though I’ve practiced a lot but not too much to where I memorized it. It’s just weird how I’m so nervous over a presentation where I’ll only really be seeing the professors face. Just gonna try and slow my speech down to make sure I don’t miss going over any important point and making 20 min and not going under.

  • @jercow7596
    @jercow75967 жыл бұрын

    This is great information and probably my favorite of your videos to this point. It would all be very helpful for a certain leadership class coming up. I agree whole heartedly with the concept of practice, practice, practice. My first true presentation was so bad, I could t even listen to it afterwards. But twenty years later, I am just much more comfortable with myself and presenting.

  • @alexanderlyon

    @alexanderlyon

    7 жыл бұрын

    Awesome. We'll be sure to hit on the topic in a certain leadership class coming up ;-)

  • @yazansharef7379
    @yazansharef73792 жыл бұрын

    Thank You very much, very informative video.👍🏼

  • @rue4u165
    @rue4u1654 жыл бұрын

    This is the most helpful video ive seen on youtube about this topic! Thanks :)

  • @alexanderlyon

    @alexanderlyon

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Luna. I'm glad it was helpful.

  • @rue4u165

    @rue4u165

    4 жыл бұрын

    Communication Coach Alex Lyon i surprised myself when presenting! I was pretty confident

  • @ZebralterMedical
    @ZebralterMedical Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! Practice like crazy is real. Thank you again

  • @alexanderlyon

    @alexanderlyon

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for all of the positive comments. I'm glad the videos are helpful.

  • @Leo-ws6cp
    @Leo-ws6cp5 жыл бұрын

    Wow! That’s super helpful. someone who has watched loads of videos on this, I can say this is the most comforting. :)

  • @alexanderlyon

    @alexanderlyon

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it, Leo. Good luck in your speaking. I'm cheering for you.

  • @Apex.Aviation77
    @Apex.Aviation77 Жыл бұрын

    This video gave me a good basis to work from for when I do my presentation for the Polar Academy.

  • @mnnm23
    @mnnm23 Жыл бұрын

    Even watching this made my heart beats stronger as for 1 second i imagined myself standing infornt of people

  • @anthonyrossmaund3161
    @anthonyrossmaund31613 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Alex, i really have a tough time and am working through it with all your videos!

  • @alexanderlyon

    @alexanderlyon

    3 жыл бұрын

    You got this!

  • @kemmy1792
    @kemmy1792 Жыл бұрын

    These are amazing tips thank you

  • @patriciawilson5289
    @patriciawilson52894 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the sound advice Alex, Ive watched the video over and over to try and take it on board. I have an audition for a show on TV , which I did once before and totally blew as like the lady you described I felt like it was someone else taking me over , I have no idea why I said , so really hope I can get it this time but so so nervous.

  • @bina1077
    @bina10772 жыл бұрын

    Omg thank you so much you have helped me so much

  • @syb_764
    @syb_7643 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!❤️

  • @asurarahu1590
    @asurarahu15904 жыл бұрын

    I'm watching this the previous night before my presentation. Let's see how it goes. 😅 Edit: people seemed to like it😅 thanks a lot sir.

  • @alexanderlyon

    @alexanderlyon

    4 жыл бұрын

    I hope it goes well.

  • @MF-bw6nx
    @MF-bw6nx4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @maryshawn5729
    @maryshawn57294 жыл бұрын

    I will be having an extemporaneous speech 8 hours from now, but this stage fright is killing me. Thank goodness your here

  • @aces9905

    @aces9905

    3 жыл бұрын

    how did it go

  • @deegee8023
    @deegee80233 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @domwings4329
    @domwings43292 жыл бұрын

    I haven’t had much public speaking practice but of the times I did good was when I practiced like crazy. Saying the same speech over and over while recording it for myself to watch. I did a master of ceremonies host in front of thousands of people. I was terrified leading up to it. I’m a person that gets a shaky voice, hearts starts beating super fast and feel like I’m gonna black out in front of a few people but talking in front of thousands of people after I started speaking I wasn’t nervous. I was shocked, but it was bc I had went over my script many dozens of times for weeks in advance and it became just another practice.

  • @alexanderlyon

    @alexanderlyon

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great story, Dom. Thank you for sharing. I love your statement that "it became just another practice." I believe that should be the goal of practicing a lot. We should all get to the point where we've prepared and practiced enough so that the actual presentation/speech feels almost like just practicing it one extra time.

  • @deancollegeofnursing8538
    @deancollegeofnursing85384 жыл бұрын

    You seem to know what each presenter feels and experiences. Thank you for speaking from your experience

  • @alexanderlyon

    @alexanderlyon

    4 жыл бұрын

    So nice of you to notice. I've experienced many of these issues myself! So, I do know what it's like personally.

  • @edwinn590

    @edwinn590

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@alexanderlyon i got a speech next week can you help me pls 🥺🥺🥺

  • @hueyahumana
    @hueyahumana Жыл бұрын

    Excellency advise. Thank you

  • @jonathanradovani9837
    @jonathanradovani98373 жыл бұрын

    1:55 Take your nervousness and turn it into excitement, Loved it!

  • @ajvgraphicngpinas
    @ajvgraphicngpinas4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video .. and now i am ready for our presentation ... practicing like crazy, it works 💯

  • @alexanderlyon

    @alexanderlyon

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful.

  • @catherinehohmann4489
    @catherinehohmann44895 жыл бұрын

    very helpful, thanks!

  • @alexanderlyon

    @alexanderlyon

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped.

  • @terrybrodsky4948
    @terrybrodsky4948 Жыл бұрын

    What has helped me in the past is if I get a chance to stand at the podium before speaking time. Physically occupy the space. If that's not possible, visualize yourself standing in the space. Being well-rehearsed will go along way toward calming nerves. And don't forget to breathe.

  • @mc4865
    @mc48652 жыл бұрын

    Loved the video

  • @TokyoXtreme
    @TokyoXtreme2 жыл бұрын

    After watching this video, I feel like I could give a TedTalk. Great practical advice!

  • @nuuraalinoor3630
    @nuuraalinoor3630 Жыл бұрын

    Wow wow wow I like that thanks so much.

  • @moogtree
    @moogtree5 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much. this is really helping me out. im freaking myself out over this presentation i have tomorrow, and this video is making me feel a lot better.

  • @alexanderlyon

    @alexanderlyon

    5 жыл бұрын

    Great. Let me know how it goes, kayla.

  • @moogtree

    @moogtree

    5 жыл бұрын

    i did it today! it went well. thank you so much for the tips!

  • @alexanderlyon

    @alexanderlyon

    5 жыл бұрын

    So great to hear that, kayla. I'm glad it went well for you. Thanks for reporting back to us here. Keep looking for opportunities to speak. It's a great skill for so many reasons. I just posted a video today about the Importance of Public Speaking. No pressure to watch it but it might encourage you to keep building your skills.

  • @zaxilla
    @zaxilla2 ай бұрын

    For me what works is this, I tell myself that this presentation is NOT about me but about the content of the presentation and the audience. I cannot be selfish and give importance to how I feel. It should always be about the message and the audience.

  • @callisto4549
    @callisto45493 жыл бұрын

    I get so anxious when I answer my teacher's questions that my voice and hands would shake uncontrollably. It's not even limited to that, during presentations, reports, and public speaking as well. And yet when i think of doing those, like speak in front of a crowd, or do reports in my class, I would always find that I quite enjoy doing it. I would formulate what I would say. Even when answering my teacher, I would formulate an answer to it as I really enjoy speaking out, telling my opinion and answering questions. But when I actually decide to answer, my hands would shake uncontrollably. In all my presentations, I prepared thoroughly everything even going as far as watching videos to improve my speaking and add more info about my report. But in the end, my hands would continue to shake along with my voice that it becomes noticeable to my classmates, and more often than not affects my presentation. The process of preparing was fun, but presenting and speaking it, not so much. Idk what to do with it anymore because it always happens no matter what I do. Edit: I am watching this video in hopes that these tips would work out. I have an upcoming extemporaneous speech this monday and I'm really nervous.

  • @DoctorAfree

    @DoctorAfree

    2 жыл бұрын

    I feel you. It was happened to me too..

  • @shanavas130
    @shanavas130 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @xoxoxoxoxoxoq_.
    @xoxoxoxoxoxoq_.22 күн бұрын

    Everyone that is feeling like they get all nervous or whatever are NOT alone. I seriously almost faint! My voice gets all shaky and I can barely talk and my body gets shaky and really hot. It’s okay if your presentation is not perfect, at the end of the day, so what if your nervous? Who cares? Everyone’s gonna move on and forget about it eventually. You’ll do great! 😊

  • @HODMinistry
    @HODMinistry4 ай бұрын

    Great tips 🔥🔥🔥

  • @Bhantekusala
    @Bhantekusala3 ай бұрын

    It’s OK when things go wrong it’s not the end of the world and in any future event that you have to present in front of an audience, you will do OK and even if you do not do OK it’s not the end of the world. Keep doing what you have to do be proud of yourself that you never gave up

  • @tocalama6191
    @tocalama61913 ай бұрын

    I have a presentation in 12 hours im pretty nervous my stomach hurts im just hoping i dont forget my lines but watching this video made me feel i bit better

  • @alexanderlyon

    @alexanderlyon

    3 ай бұрын

    I hope it went well.

  • @discreetperson
    @discreetperson Жыл бұрын

    thnx a lot

  • @Penguinn_0.o_
    @Penguinn_0.o_ Жыл бұрын

    I would like to thank you for this video. I get nervous evertime when I'm into something, and like you said it was just the negative form of thoughts hitting my brain so hard, even my hand shakes for that moment. And now I feel like I'm not alone suffering this, my confidence really decreases due to overthinking and sometimes I cannot handle it.

  • @balakrishan1219
    @balakrishan12194 жыл бұрын

    Hey buddy, honestly speaking I found your content absolutely relevant. It was like a pep talk and it gave me what to speak to myself on such occassions. Thank you for posting this. Love from india :)

  • @alexanderlyon

    @alexanderlyon

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear it! Hello from New York state.

  • @creativeclub2023
    @creativeclub20234 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou

  • @__l-nr6sc
    @__l-nr6sc4 ай бұрын

    I‘m actually pretty good with giving presentations, but I‘m incredibly nervous and you CAN tell VERY WELL because my thigh muscle quite literally twitches so much that people have come up to me and asked me about it

  • @MT-we3fw
    @MT-we3fw3 жыл бұрын

    No matter how hard I try at the time of my presentation I get so nervous that I do not remember what I am saying. I have tried everything and watched many videos, but nothing has helped. I wonder how people can speak with a full control over what they are saying. Hope there is a medication that you take before presentation and anxiety disappears.

  • @watcherofyoutube9678
    @watcherofyoutube9678 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much, I gotta present my senior project tomorrow!

  • @alexanderlyon

    @alexanderlyon

    Жыл бұрын

    You can do it!

  • @annettepherrin
    @annettepherrin2 жыл бұрын

    If you don't want to be nervous in a presentation just repeat to yourself they don't care they will forget about it they will be forced to be nice (only works in a classroom presentation)

  • @Ebonyqwe
    @Ebonyqwe3 жыл бұрын

    I meditate before I get up, and then concentrate on my breathing being slow and calm. I then tell myself I feel great and I am great. Even though I don’t believe it, saying it makes it feel real and very importantly leaves no space for my normal negative voice telling me it’s going to be a disaster. That negative voice is not WHO you are, people who don’t get nervous are either 1. lucky enough to have a supportive inner voice and these people will never be able to understand the internal battle that others are fighting. Or 2. They are overruling the negative voice successfully. I recommend reading the power of now by Elkhart Tolle.

  • @MAMP
    @MAMP3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video, and your channel sir :)

  • @alexanderlyon

    @alexanderlyon

    3 жыл бұрын

    My pleasure, Mark Anthony.

  • @taj935
    @taj9355 жыл бұрын

    Helpful Respect from Jalalabad Afghanistan

  • @evelynsierra2004
    @evelynsierra20045 жыл бұрын

    Amen, ty

  • @julieburton5452
    @julieburton54528 ай бұрын

    Alex, I found this video helpful. Thank you, I have subscribed and I will follow you on social media. Best Julie

  • @alexanderlyon

    @alexanderlyon

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @evelynsierra2004
    @evelynsierra20045 жыл бұрын

    Heaven Sent you thank God for your tips

  • @alexanderlyon

    @alexanderlyon

    5 жыл бұрын

    Aw, thank you. That's very kind. God bless.

  • @JackiePhillipsTheSocialPet
    @JackiePhillipsTheSocialPet Жыл бұрын

    I have shown dogs in a variety of sports for several decades and all these things are true. Practice! Practice! Practice! If you are prepared ahead of time for what you are doing, the nerves are a lot less. Prepare ahead of time what you are going to wear and say and do and nerves are less. Prepare everything down to every detail and then nerves are less. I actually prefer performing in front of a crown because that is the fun part. Showing a great dog in a great sport in front of a great audience.

  • @zzuza
    @zzuza Жыл бұрын

    im having a huge presentation this tuesday. At first I didn't really care about it, but as the date comes closer im getting nervous. When I was practicing it at home I did really good job. But it just annoys me that I need to do this. At least I know what I am talking about in this presentation, but still.. I hope I'll do a good job..

  • @salcedo510
    @salcedo5103 жыл бұрын

    I'm third in my first oratory, but really nervous and the next time hope do better. Learning some tips from this,

  • @alexanderlyon

    @alexanderlyon

    3 жыл бұрын

    You got this!

  • @salcedo510

    @salcedo510

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @MMA-jz8si
    @MMA-jz8si4 жыл бұрын

    I’m scared because I stutter when I’m nervous or even when I’m talking about something I’m passionate about. Also, i don’t know who to look at. It’s not just that, i get so nervous I don’t know why, i start to shake. It’s weird because I’m usually very confident. It’s so bad that it makes me consider dropping out.

  • @sun_sets_with_Natalia

    @sun_sets_with_Natalia

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi, @M MA. I totally understand how you feel as I’ve had similar symptoms. I would love to hear more about your experiences relating to public speaking and/or any anxieties you may still currently face. I’m looking to interview individuals (purely for my own research) to help me build a new workshop I’m working on. It would mean the world to me if we could hop on a quick call and I could ask you a few questions. OR if you know of someone who fits this description, please tag them below/introduce me. Feel free to tag me here with a reply if you’re interested :) Super appreciate your shared insights in advance.

  • @callienorman7392
    @callienorman7392 Жыл бұрын

    God bless you too!

  • @nathanjohn2656
    @nathanjohn26565 ай бұрын

    count down from 5 to 1 then visualize eyes closed enjoying something fun

  • @reggiekelley141
    @reggiekelley1412 жыл бұрын

    Great Content!

  • @alexanderlyon

    @alexanderlyon

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Reggie.