tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336708980606836703.post1885138508481068268..comments2023-10-02T02:49:15.129-05:00Comments on Trot on Hank: Awards and feartxtriggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12165396761654165021noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336708980606836703.post-19524426198797194412010-02-16T10:34:58.315-06:002010-02-16T10:34:58.315-06:00You will do great Jonni! I have faith in you.You will do great Jonni! I have faith in you.Tammy in TXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09648540240746496441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336708980606836703.post-54961323859232968112010-02-15T14:26:17.521-06:002010-02-15T14:26:17.521-06:00Good to see your post. And congrats on your accom...Good to see your post. And congrats on your accomplishments. You had a very special year. Enjoy the rewards!<br /><br />Public speaking. Yeah, really gets me. My boss is the best, most polished speaker & has helped me. Its getting better. What you should find reassuring is you are speaking about what you know, what you did. That makes it easier. YOu aren't teaching or lecturing, but speaking from your heart. Doesn't matter what is on your cheat cards, if you fumble, speak from your heart. Good luck!Tammy Vasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01531335275070860886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336708980606836703.post-13639866951279898752010-02-14T17:39:27.647-06:002010-02-14T17:39:27.647-06:00We can't wait to see you Friday!We can't wait to see you Friday!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336708980606836703.post-26750918699903092472010-02-14T15:39:08.475-06:002010-02-14T15:39:08.475-06:00Hey Jonni,
I've taught a lot of people to talk...Hey Jonni,<br />I've taught a lot of people to talk and tell stories in front of an audience, and you're right: imagining the audience naked or in their underwear doesn't work for everyone.<br /><br />Here's something that does work: practice your speech in front of two or three friendly people. Family members are good for this. You don't want them to critique your speech--just listen and be friendly. When that seems comfortable, find 5 or 6 friendly people. When that is easier, practice it in front of 10 or 12 friendly people (it's okay to buy them all a beer first). If you can find a group of 20 friendly people, practice it in front of them. If you can't, try to imagine practicing the speech in front of 20 friendly people--after you've already practiced it in front of 10 people. By gradually ramping up the size of the crowd, you can decrease your anxiety, and you will get lots of practice with your speech. Try to place people in the imaginary audience who will be present for the real thing. <br /><br />Let us know how it goes!AareneXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17569818745110332355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336708980606836703.post-50092704926637082272010-02-14T06:02:02.173-06:002010-02-14T06:02:02.173-06:00Congratulations on all the beautiful new loot :)
...Congratulations on all the beautiful new loot :)<br /><br />I'm sure you'll do fine with your speech. I'm not a great public speaker, but thankfully my 4th grade teacher made me take a public speaking class (instead of some fun elective I had signed up for) and it has helped me since then.<br /><br />Be proud of what you accomplished with Hank last season - it's an amazing feat and you should share your story with everyone like you do with us.<br /><br />I'm rootin' for you!Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15777722229477786430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7336708980606836703.post-22509238873747951802010-02-13T23:42:49.144-06:002010-02-13T23:42:49.144-06:00NO FEAR JONNI! You can do it. I promise it gets ...NO FEAR JONNI! You can do it. I promise it gets easier! A middle school speech teacher once told us to "imagine the audience was all in their underwear"...and silly as it sounds it used to help me! Of course in my line of work I am constantly teaching and doing group speaking but all the way through college it was NEVER easy for me...but you can do it...you've done so much so enjoy your day in the sun...YOU EARNED IT!Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16644461065105732304noreply@blogger.com