8 Ways to Eliminate Stress in Public Speaking

1. Love your subject: Talk about what you believe in and are passionate about, otherwise it can be a painful experience. If you inherited a topic that you don’t care about, search for some kernel of interest or approach the topic from a perspective that gives it meaning to you.

2. Be excited to share it: If you are excited to share it you will find creative ways to make sure your audience absorbs it. If you know what you want to say is there ever a need to search for words?

3. Rehearse: Actors talk a script out loud all the time. If you see someone walking down the street talking to themselves they are either actors rehearsing lines… or they are crazy…. Or both. When you engage the muscular movement of the lips, tongue and jaw, you aid memory, build sense, connect to your emotions, and teach your body to be clear. Most speakers I know spend time organizing PowerPoint, making the handouts and collecting the content. Rehearsal? Oops, haven’t got time. Speak the speech out loud to your plants, pets, and passers-by. Give yourself a practice audience where you can get feedback. Join a Toastmaster’s group.

4. Make it about them: The drama happens in the minds of the audience, not in your sweat glands. Stimulate their imaginations with stories, inspire them with possibilities, and challenge them with opportunities. Get them to talk about their needs.

5. Train your voice: What? I’m not a singer! Doesn’t matter. Actors train their voices so that night after night they can reach the back of the theatre with every human emotion. They need to be heard without shouting and keep their voices throughout a long run of a show. A relaxed, powerful, resonant voice creates comfort in the listeners. They are more willing to believe that you are an authority.

6. Train your body: A self aware body carries itself with ease and uses itself to direct the attention of the audience, rather than tremble and shake. A body that is in front of a crowd takes the heat and experiences the impulses of fight or flight. Training tames those impulses and re-directs the energy to make an impact on your audience.

7. Decide that you are a performer. That’s right! Give yourself permission to be a great communicator and a dynamic presence. Take it on with no apology. You will notice an instant change from your listeners who will respond with positive feedback and appreciation.

8. Give 100% of yourself. Hold nothing back and make it life and death. When you have the privilege of speaking to people make it matter. This day is not like any other day because you are in front of the group. Make it a memorable experience for everyone, not simply an information download.

It is an incredible experience. Thankyou.

Please come to the Open Class, It will be fun.

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Free Open Class Sat. Nov. 6th 1pm to 4pm

Hi Folks,

The eighth session of the current Phenomenal Speakers series is coming up and we want to share it with you. You are invited to join us for free.

Come see what all the excitement is about. Experience the amazing work the participants have created, and take part in some of the super effective exercises.

Sat. November 6th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
(please come a few minutes early to sign in)

Discover what's in it for you to be a Phenomenal Speaker.
Whether you are an entrepreneur, CEO, coach, facilitator, healer, or teacher you will find the communication methods and strategies hugely effective in helping you reach others with your mission.

@ Rhodes Wellness College
#280-1125 Howe Street (side door on Helmcken)
Vancouver, BC

Register here by sending me a message to jesaijayhmes@gmail.com and saying "I'll be there".

Looking forward to seeing you there.

I am astonished at the level of risk that the participants are bringing to the class.
Compelling stuff.

Don't worry if you get a little confused around the focus of the talk.

Remember:
What is your intention for the people in the room?
Who are you speaking to?
What do you want them to do that they would not have done if they weren't in the room listening to you?

There are three more sessions in the current series. If you are curious to begin your speaking journey or would like to have a look at what we do... come and sit in on a class free, Saturdays 1pm to 4pm...send an email to me at jesaijayhmes@gmail.com. Put in the subject line: I want to check it out.

Workshop update

Some powerful stories and opportunities are emerging from the group. Its exciting to watch.
When we weigh up the value of our time and the value that can bring to others it becomes an easy matter to recognize that your public presence and your language is what creates and/or breaks opportunities. YOU are whats between the lines, what is unsaid, and you can choose to place your intention on creating an amazing experience, leaving others inspired and optimistic. What is the impact you wish to leave others with when you are not with them?

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Come and take a free speaker training and effective communication session
Saturday Sept. 11, 2010 from 1:oo to 4:00pm
at Rhodes Wellness College

for registration email jesaijayhmes@gmail.com:
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...subject line: Sign me up

After that, every Saturday 1:00pm to 4:00pm from then on til November 27th I am conducting intensive small group workshops in speaking and communication skills. This training is offered at the beautiful, convenient Rhodes Wellness College in the heart of downtown Vancouver.

This ongoing (what I call...) Phenomenal Speaker Training series is designed for entrepreneurs/teachers/coaches/counsellors/facilitators/sales folk/lawyers/staff/ESL/CEO's, people who speak to make things happen.

If you stand up and communicate with others (or plan to) as part of your occupation or mission this is for you.

Areas covered in the workshop:

• Breathing, Posture, Body Language, Voice, Projection, Diction
• Content, Dramatic structure, Story-telling, Intention, Focus
• Interaction, facilitation, discussion
• Closing, Call to action

These small group workshops have
10 participants max allowing for maximum personal attention.
They help you develop skill, content, technique, passion and effectiveness in your own unique communication style.

You will learn how to optimize your body, voice, and heart to capture the attention of your audience (whether 3 or 3,000) and inspire them to take action.

If you choose to continue training with me, you will develop at your own pace over 8 sessions... your own content, story, talk, based on your own needs, objectives and agenda as a speaker.
The eight sessions are offered at the Phenomenal price of $988.00.
You have 12 weeks to get in your eight sessions.

If you sign up on or before Sept. 11th, 2010, you get the whole 24 hours (3 times 8 sessions for $888.00 oops... plus hst). If you were to book me one on one for one day, this price would not even come close to covering it. This is insanely lower than my normal corporate daily coaching rate and the only other way to get access to the solid learning and top notch strategies I learned and taught over many years.

Email: jesaijayhmes@gmail.com
Or facebook me:

Find out if this is what you are looking for by having a phone consultation and/or reserving a place on Sept. 11th.
If you enroll you'll get 8 more session. If you don't, there is no obligation.

I look forward to supporting you in your speaking goals.

Regards,

Jesai Jayhmes