1. Public Speaking: From Anxiety to Exhilaration Leaders in Health Namibia

2. Transform fear of public speaking into powerful and effective presentations

3. Why do people experience anxiety before a presentation? © www.thehangeblog.com

4. Reasons for Presentation Anxiety Predisposition Unfamiliar surroundings Not used to presenting Uncomfortable with language Dislike of structured nature of presentations Worried about being judged, evaluated, or perceived poorly by others Feel conspicuous Don’t like attention from audience

5. Symptoms of Anxiety © www.cureanxiety.com

6. Symptoms of Anxiety Physical – Sweating, rapid heartbeat, shaking, dry mouth, shortness of breath, increased blood pressure Cognitive – Negative thoughts, thought blockage, disorganized thoughts Behavioral – Avoidance of or escaping from the feared situation

7. Methods that address symptoms of anxiety Physical Level – Deep relaxation techniques, medication, diet, exercise Behavioral Level – Visualization, Desensitization, Practice Cognitive Level – Cognitive therapy

8. Ten Tips to a Dynamic Presentation

9. “You can speak well if your tongue can deliver the message of your heart.” - John Ford

10. 1 1 Start Strong

11. 2 2 Know Your Audience

12. 3 3 Practice Practice.

13. 4 4 Tap into your Passion

14. 5 5 Find a Face in the Crowd

15. 6 6 Use Stories

16. 7 7 Employ Gestures

17. 8 8 Build Speech through Key Points

18. 9 9 Know your Notes

19. 10 End Strong

20. Additional Resources Handouts: Ten Tips to a Dynamic Presentation Effective Presentation Skills

21. Activity Think of a teacher who has inspired you Spend a few minutes writing a story about this teacher In pairs, share your story, with Ten Tips in mind Provide feedback Volunteers to share with the whole group Peer feedback

22. Thank you!