Speaking successfully.

Speaking successfully. SOME STUDIES HAVE APPARENTLY FOUND THAT many people fear publicspeaking more than they do death. This led Jerry Seinfeld This article is about the comedian. For the character, see Jerry Seinfeld (character). Jerry Seinfeld (born Jerome Seinfeld on April 29, 1954 in New York City, New York) is a Golden Globe- and Emmy Award-winning American comedian, actor and writer. to concludefamously fa��mous��ly?adv.1. In a way or to an extent that is well known: "his famously neurotic mannerisms [are]lampooned in the novels of Evelyn Waugh"that at a funeral, there are those who would rather be theperson in the coffin coffin,closed receptacle for a corpse. Its purpose is usually to protect and to aid preservation of the body, although in the past some have believed that it may confine the spirit of the deceased. than the one giving the eulogy. As a career and technical educator, you are accustomed to speakingto a classroom full of students or even to your entire school. Buttaking on a leadership role means you may find yourself speaking tobusiness groups, corporate leaders, community meetings or even statelegislatures A state legislature may refer to a legislative branch or body of a political subdivision in a federal system.The following legislatures exist in the following political subdivisions: . You could find yourself far outside of your usual comfortzone. Perhaps you have a gift for public speaking, but there are othersat your school who do not share the ability. When a talent comes sonaturally to you, it may not be an easy to explain to someone withoutthat natural ability how it is done. Picturing 'the audience intheir underwear is one of the suggestions often made to someone whofears public speaking, but perhaps this is not the best advice. For those who struggle with speaking in public, those who may wishto help someone else who has difficulty, or those who may simply want toimprove their techniques, a few tips from the experts might help. Oneorganization that offers such help is Toastmasters International Toastmasters International (TI) is a nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of helping members improve their communication, public speaking and leadership skills. . Toastmasters International is a nonprofit organization Nonprofit OrganizationAn association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well.Notes:Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. that hasbeen in existence since 1924. The organization estimates that more thanthree million people around the world have benefited from its training. Courtesy of Toastmasters International, here are their "10Tips for Successful Public Speaking." 1 Know your material. Pick a topic you are interested in. Know moreabout it than you include in your speech. Use personal stories andconversational language--that way you won't easily forget what tosay. 2 Practice. Practice. Practice! Rehearse re��hearse?v. re��hearsed, re��hears��ing, re��hears��esv.tr.1. a. To practice (a part in a play, for example) in preparation for a public performance.b. out loud with all theequipment you plan on using. Revise as necessary. 3 Know the audience. Greet some of the audience members as theyarrive. It's easier to speak to a group of friends than tostrangers. 4 Know the room. Arrive early, walk around the speaking area andpractice using the microphone and any visual aids visual aidsNoun, plobjects to be looked at that help the viewer to understand or remember something . 5 Relax. Ease tension by doing exercises. Transform nervous energyinto enthusiasm. 6 Visualize yourself giving your speech. Imagine yourself speaking,your voice loud, clear and confident. Visualize the audienceclapping--it will boost your confidence. 7 Realize that people want you to succeed. Audiences want you to beinteresting, stimulating, informative and entertaining. They don'twant you to fail. 8 Don't apologize a��pol��o��gize?intr.v. a��pol��o��gized, a��pol��o��giz��ing, a��pol��o��giz��es1. To make excuse for or regretful acknowledgment of a fault or offense.2. To make a formal defense or justification in speech or writing. for any nervousness or problem. The audienceprobably never noticed it. 9 Concentrate on the message--not the medium. Focus your attentionaway from your own anxieties and concentrate on your message and youraudience. 10 Gain experience. Experience builds confidence, which is the keyto effective speaking. A Toastmasters club can provide the experience ina safe and friendly environment. You will note that nowhere in those 10 tips do you find,"Picture the audience in their underwear." A number of career and technical educators have already discoveredhow organizations such as Toastmasters can help them make publicspeaking less intimidating in��tim��i��date?tr.v. in��tim��i��dat��ed, in��tim��i��dat��ing, in��tim��i��dates1. To make timid; fill with fear.2. To coerce or inhibit by or as if by threats. and more successful. To learn more about theorganization or to find a club in your area, visit www.toastmasters.org.