Public speaking is ranked as one of the top fears overall, somewhere after snakes and death. If you’d rather lick dirt than speak in front of a crowd, you’re not alone. Here’s great advice from Pat Johnson, the president of Toastmasters, who shares tips on preparation, practice, communication and, most importantly, conquering that fear.
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Hi Kathleen,
First time listener and enjoying your show with Pat Johnson. I don’t know many people, including me, who like to speak in front of people. I’m retired, so don’t have to do this often, but volunteer for a local breast cancer foundation and need to run montly meetings and participate on a Board of Directors. This is very helpful information. I tend to talk on and become unfocused, so keeping these hints in mind will be helpful.