Public Speaking- Skaraki Antonia

What is the first tip for reducing nerves before a presentation?

• Stand still and read your notes quietly

• Practice like you mean it by speaking out loud and practicing in front of a friend

• Only practice in your head

• Practice once and forget about it

What does a power pose help with?

• Making you look taller

• Boosting your confidence and reducing stress

• Making you feel more tired

• Helping you remember your lines better

What should you say to hype yourself up before speaking?

• "I'm nervous, this will be hard."

• "I'm excited!"

• "I can't do this."

• "I wish I wasn't speaking today."

What is one way to shake off the jitters?

• Just sit quietly until your nerves go away

• Shake out your hands and stretch or jump

• Talk to a friend for 10 minutes before speaking

• Wait until you're called to speak to start moving

What does it mean to "own the room"?

• Arriving at the last minute and standing in the back

• Taking a deep breath, arriving early, and getting comfortable with the space

• Speaking as quickly as possible to get it over with

• Avoiding eye contact with the audience

According to the video, how can practicing in front of a mirror or recording yourself help you?

• It makes you look more professional

• It allows you to hear or see yourself to improve and feel more natural

• It makes you feel more nervous

• It lets you memorize your speech word-for-word

Why is it helpful to change the phrase "I'm nervous" to "I'm excited"?

• It tricks your brain into thinking you're relaxed

• It helps your body react differently to the nerves

• It makes you sound more confident to others

• It makes your presentation better automatically

What is the benefit of arriving early for your presentation?

• You get to choose where you sit

• You get a chance to become familiar with the space and feel more in control

• You can talk to your friends before speaking

• You have more time to worry about your presentation

The Greek philosopher who laid the foundation for persuasive speaking

Speak with honesty and personal conviction.