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  • These public speaking anxiety tips will help you overcome nervousness when giving a presenting. FREE 7 Instant Tips for Confident & Composed Public Speaking
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    These time-tested tips will help take the edge off. This video looks at the both the mindsets and the practical steps to help you deal with anxiety for an oral presentation.
    Everybody gets at least a little nervous during presentations. It's probably one of the most common anxiety-producing experiences people have. But, you don't have to let nerves stop you from delivering an effective presentation. How you deal with presentation stress and anxiety will shape how you perform in the moment.
    Follow this advice to help you calm your nerves.
    Mindset Realizations:
    - You don't look as nervous as you feel.
    - You can be nervous and still give a great presentation.
    - Nervousness is closely related to excitement
    Practical Tips:
    - Practice like crazy because 95% of your results will get worked out beforehand while practicing even if you are nervous
    - Focus on your audience and message, not on how you personally come across
    - Visualize the first few moments of the presentation
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 455

  • @alexanderlyon
    @alexanderlyon  5 років тому +33

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    • @AdrianJimenez-uj5ji
      @AdrianJimenez-uj5ji 3 роки тому +3

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      @evertola3598 3 роки тому

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  • @ButtrflyEffect
    @ButtrflyEffect 3 роки тому +795

    You know what helps me... It's about perspective. The moment I realized that I can overcome presentations is when I realised that one day we're all going to die. Why waste it being nervous. Be angry. This also helps. I get angry that I'm like this and use that anger with a IDGAF attitude

    • @mcfroggyswaggy2062
      @mcfroggyswaggy2062 2 роки тому +27

      I needed this thank you

    • @cut1986
      @cut1986 2 роки тому +13

      I can totally relate to this approach.

    • @SquallLion90
      @SquallLion90 2 роки тому +11

      Based

    • @FaizanKhan-ru4xj
      @FaizanKhan-ru4xj 2 роки тому

      Exactly, I think all these people I don't give a shit about them they can all go to hell they don't care about me why should I care about them

    • @SPEEDRACER5037
      @SPEEDRACER5037 2 роки тому +7

      I get angry as well . To focus .

  • @AngelicPelican
    @AngelicPelican 4 роки тому +554

    I don't understand what is wrong with me
    I reassure myself by saying, "it doesn't matter what they say" but when I speak it's like my lungs get compressed and I shake like a washing machine...
    I hate myself so much for this :(

    • @mellima4226
      @mellima4226 4 роки тому +32

      I feel you Ethan. I use positive affirmation. In the beginning it was very hard to recognize what I was telling myself. But accepting and embracing what I feel makes it a lot more easier. I remember myself that if I do that speech it will open many great opportunities. If It didn’t go as a wanted than I say I gained courage and before and during the speech Affirmations like ‘ I can speak, I’ve got something to say. People like me and when I do that speech I connect with that audience’. And please don’t forget to breathe🙈

    • @the.presentkz1989
      @the.presentkz1989 4 роки тому +15

      Ohhh how familiar.. “lungs compress” exactly 🙈😅

    • @PhatMon920
      @PhatMon920 3 роки тому +10

      You're not alone- I get really nervous. I'd get so nervous I'd forget I was holding note cards and just start rambling. What I do is get as much practice as I possibly can, just throw myself up there in front of a crowd. At first it was awkward and scary (still kind of is) but I'm improving and feeling a little more confident

    • @norabufrieh40
      @norabufrieh40 3 роки тому +21

      You're not alone, i honestly don't know what's wrong with me, I'm not scared of presenting but everytime i do my heart rate increases rapidly and i start shaking, my voice and hands and legs.. but i will try to get a therapy sessions hope that will help..

    • @ican384
      @ican384 3 роки тому +9

      @@norabufrieh40 i have a presentation tomorrow i'm trying to not let it get to me

  • @SalmaGamer
    @SalmaGamer 5 років тому +1339

    Mine is like so bad everyone here is saying they feel nervous but me during a presentation my voice shakes I have to swallow saliva every word I say i shake so much that my stomach and everything hurts

    • @alexanderlyon
      @alexanderlyon  5 років тому +342

      Hi Salma. You might want to reflect on what about it makes you so nervous. For example, are you afraid people will judge you? Are you afraid of what failure would mean? Are you afraid of being embarrassed? I ask this because when people are really nervous, they have typically built up the negative consequences in their heads. Usually, if you can get clear on what exactly your thoughts are and write the down, you'll be able to decide if those negative thoughts are true and then replace them with more helpful thoughts.

    • @aaraizkazmi6140
      @aaraizkazmi6140 4 роки тому +75

      Same dude it sucks but I keep getting better every time I do it in school

    • @itsyuneesha5214
      @itsyuneesha5214 4 роки тому +58

      Me too and I get nauseated every time I speak in mass

    • @victorm222
      @victorm222 4 роки тому +64

      @@itsyuneesha5214 I honestly feel the same. My past presentations went awful, and there's actually nothing that I can do for improvement no matter how hard I try.

    • @lifeless3545
      @lifeless3545 4 роки тому +104

      ik same, i freeze and i feel like im gonna faint and my voice sound quaky and it sounds like im legit crying and i blank out for a good second

  • @teresaeasler9948
    @teresaeasler9948 5 років тому +469

    I always say that if you prepare for your presentation, everything will go easier. Not perfect, but easier.

    • @alexanderlyon
      @alexanderlyon  5 років тому +28

      Yes, agree, Teresa. Preparation makes the biggest difference.

    • @jerryvasquez3577
      @jerryvasquez3577 4 роки тому +1

      Communication Coach Alex Lyon but I have profesionales who have the same years of experience as you who tell me other wise and now I’m really confused and more anxious

    • @teresaeasler9948
      @teresaeasler9948 4 роки тому +2

      @@jerryvasquez3577 Hi Jerry, Im' not sure why other coaches would suggest that preparation wouldn't help with jitters. What I know is that by preparing you are able to move from the "thinking" brain to the "unthinking" brain, just like an elite athlete or genius musician. You can let go of the the mind chatter that seeks to undermine confidence. Best wishes for your success

    • @ninasworld7991
      @ninasworld7991 2 роки тому +3

      It didn't trust me it didn't work even after good preparation and i got embarrassed and blocked in front of the whole Amphi 💔🙂 and now I'm thinking of quiting university untill i fix my social anxiety..

    • @randymillhouse791
      @randymillhouse791 Рік тому

      La VERDAD!

  • @tiyopaenguin
    @tiyopaenguin 3 роки тому +315

    I know sometimes, no matter how hard you try to do the tips on UA-cam, you still get nervous.
    If these tips still don't work for you, do my trick: try humming, make your voicebox vibrate until it's your turn to speak.
    Here's the logic behind it: before it's your turn to speak in a meeting or a presentation, someone else is probably speaking. Whether you have to wait for your turn to speak or someone's introducing you as speaker or just simply waiting for the meeting to start, your mouth is most definitely shut. And while you wait to speak, that's when the nervousness starts to elevate.
    You screw up when it's already your turn to speak because that's the only time you hear your own voice. You know what you're talking about but your voice is alien to your ears.
    By humming, you hear your own voice before you even speak. By making your voicebox vibrate, you simulate speaking.
    So when you open your mouth to talk, it already feels like you've been doing it for quite sometime and you feel comfortable already.
    I hope that helps. Let me know :)

    • @aces9905
      @aces9905 3 роки тому +12

      Im going to try this next time I have to speak! thank u

    • @youralchemy_
      @youralchemy_ 2 роки тому +3

      I love this tip

    • @apt9238
      @apt9238 2 роки тому +19

      People started looking at me weird like why are you humming to yourself and that made me more nervous

    • @cg5491
      @cg5491 Рік тому +3

      @@apt9238 lol

    • @snom_productoins
      @snom_productoins Рік тому +1

      thanks for tip

  • @lilychu8912
    @lilychu8912 3 роки тому +349

    I used to be nervous about public speaking but made myself take a course in college on public speaking. We had to give a talk once a week and after that quarter, I was no longer anxious. At this point, I've given talks at meetings in front of hundreds of people without problems.
    What helps me is to remember that most people in the audience are on your side: they want you to succeed and they're not there with the intention of making fun/ laughing/ arguing with you. Think about when you've been in the audience of a presentation: did you go in thinking 'I'm going to see how this person will trip up or how they will fail." NO: most likely you were looking forward to learning something or hearing what they're going to say. So remember that when you're the speaker.
    Secondly, go in with the attitude "I have some really cool information this audience needs" or "I just learned something really neat and I'm going to share it with them" rather than, "People are going to see how stupid I am. They know more about this topic than me." Think of it as sharing information with a bunch of friends: are you nervous when you do that?

    • @lilychu8912
      @lilychu8912 3 роки тому +17

      You can also be honest: I have heard speakers say things like: "I'm really nervous about this talk but I'm excited to be here today." You can even ask the audience: "How many of you are nervous about public speaking? Raise your hand." "I am too! But here goes!" Most audiences are sympathetic as most people are nervous about public speaking.

    • @SteveGia80
      @SteveGia80 3 роки тому +1

      Awesome advice! Thank you

    • @kvzsmix8622
      @kvzsmix8622 Рік тому +5

      Unfortunately, I’m in high school and half the class is popular, judgemental kids who laugh at other people’s embarrassment/failure. I’ve seen and heard them laugh at other kids’ presentation, so it’s just not that simple for me. :(

    • @yourlocalflatiron6124
      @yourlocalflatiron6124 Рік тому

      Right now I’m in 9th grade, and i have really bad social anxiety, and I have to present TWICE a week in my second language. It’s hell.

    • @AamirKhan-gv8oh
      @AamirKhan-gv8oh Рік тому

      You spoke my mind

  • @user-vk8ml6ym3j
    @user-vk8ml6ym3j 5 років тому +144

    2:15 i definitely get excited. excited to get a presentation over with 😂

  • @cierrag8787
    @cierrag8787 5 років тому +88

    I think my own self doubt makes me nervous sometimes. Having everyone looking at you. But then I realize when I'm watching a presentation, I'm not judging anyone just listening to the topic. These tips helped too!!

    • @niaag537
      @niaag537 2 місяці тому

      Omg yes. It feels like you’re being judged but when you’re apart of the audience the only thing that you’re worried about is the message and not so much the speaker. Having a class full of eyeballs on you all at once makes that hard to believe sometimes lol

  • @levelthefield
    @levelthefield 4 роки тому +231

    who else had a VERY embarresing public speaking moment :(

    • @beanectarhoe6172
      @beanectarhoe6172 4 роки тому +39

      I got so anxious that I started trembling from head to feet and I stuttered while struggling to breathe. Super embarrassing and I was afraid that ppl would talk about it :(

    • @aganmariadonnafem.7915
      @aganmariadonnafem.7915 3 роки тому +28

      Me 🙁 My voice shakes even when I'm just reading one paragraph in front of everyone 🙁

    • @humashaheen7331
      @humashaheen7331 3 роки тому +2

      Me

    • @lakshmilimpin5080
      @lakshmilimpin5080 3 роки тому +2

      My presentation is due tommorow and its an online class presentation and the presentation is introducting yourself and im reaaly shy because its about me and its more in pictures and my brother is reaaaaalllly pro at presenting and hes going judge me while speaking PLS SEND HELP

    • @levelthefield
      @levelthefield 3 роки тому +7

      Lakshmi Limpin ITS OK IM GOING THROUGH THAT RN YOULL B FINE so i just realized that no one is going to remember even if you mess up because no one gives a f. you got thisss tell me when ur done cause i’ll be so proud of you

  • @ellie7200
    @ellie7200 5 років тому +258

    If I might add something (for people who are suffering from chronic anxiety): DO practice a lot and know your stuff, but DON'T overdo it. Don't stay up the whole night trying to make it 150% perfect. You need sleep, that's okay. Try to focus on a healthy balance, because if you're practicing so much that you start to overthink absolutely every word and phrase you use it's not gonna work to your advantage. I'd recommend planning a schedule for practicing and trying to implement some relaxation techniques (such as meditation, for example) before and/or after these practice sessions, cause for people suffering from anxiety even just practicing this stuff might be very nerve-wracking. So, plan ahead (realistically) and try to also relax a bit. You got this.

    • @alexanderlyon
      @alexanderlyon  5 років тому +18

      Thanks, Ellie. Agreed. Preparation but not perfection.

    • @ellie7200
      @ellie7200 5 років тому +7

      Glad to know my tip is pro--approved!

    • @alexanderlyon
      @alexanderlyon  5 років тому +5

      @@ellie7200 Yes! I've actually thought a lot about the various mindsets that make us extra anxious and perfectionism is one of them. So, it's a hard balance to say on the one hand that practicing like crazy will help you when it's really the mindset that drives the practice that can lead to more or reduce anxiety. So, if a person thinks "I want to be ready for anything and really know my stuff," then that will help. If they think, "I want to practice this until it's 'perfect,'" then they're doing to likely freak themselves out.

    • @Skadongle
      @Skadongle 4 роки тому

      i practiced my speech 9 times and got up there and spoke way too fast and started shaking thats why i was baffled when he said 95 percent of your speech is done beforehand for me its like 20 percent

    • @yourlocalflatiron6124
      @yourlocalflatiron6124 Рік тому +2

      Thank you, oh my god. I have anxiety & adhd and it’s horrible even just worrying about practicing

  • @DrJonTam
    @DrJonTam 2 роки тому +225

    Timestamps:
    0:42 You don’t look as nervous as you feel
    1:26 You can be nervous and still give a great presentation
    1:57 Nervousness is a lot like excitement
    2:33 Practice like crazy
    3:42 Focus on audience and message, not on you
    4:28 Visualize your first moments

    • @alexanderlyon
      @alexanderlyon  2 роки тому +32

      Thank you for doing all the timestamps, Jon. I appreciate it and I’m sure other viewers do.

  • @victorm222
    @victorm222 4 роки тому +189

    I overheard my teacher mention that we'd be doing an individual presentation, and I couldn't help but think about it these past few weeks. I've honestly just been anxious, and feel hopeless because my previous presentations have been a failure. My voice would shake so bad, and no matter how many times I tell myself I'll be fine, it's really not. So I believe these same symptoms will occur once again, whether this presentation comes in a few weeks or a few months from now.

    • @alexanderlyon
      @alexanderlyon  4 роки тому +14

      Good luck on your presentation. I hope this video helps.

    • @itsyuneesha5214
      @itsyuneesha5214 3 роки тому +1

      Sammeee

    • @berber7534
      @berber7534 2 роки тому

      SAMEEE

    • @shabnamksr9561
      @shabnamksr9561 2 роки тому +2

      This happens with me all time

    • @Cartoonlover-sk5pq
      @Cartoonlover-sk5pq Рік тому +13

      SAME, I be reading like, 3 sentences but what makes me nervous is that The room is completely quite and they’re listening to me read. Also the feeling of anxiety I get waiting for my turn to read something is so intense like, sheesh heart, calm down it’s not a big deal :(

  • @asaadal-hadabi4367
    @asaadal-hadabi4367 6 років тому +158

    I really get nervous when speaking in front of my classmates. I always prepare myself before the presentation but still get nervous and shaking 😟

    • @alexanderlyon
      @alexanderlyon  6 років тому +34

      It's pretty common, Asaad. I'll bet you feel more nervous than you look. As long as you can push through and do it despite being nervous, it'll get easier the more you do it and the more you practice. Just keep at it. :-)

  • @briannasandner5921
    @briannasandner5921 3 роки тому +61

    I literally get as anxious as I would if I were presenting, even when OTHERS are presenting. I get anxiety for them. Why, why why

    • @sreyapadmam22
      @sreyapadmam22 2 роки тому +2

      Same 😶😶I too have the same issue...🤯
      Finally I am glad that I am not the only one with this problem😅

    • @hikikomori0131
      @hikikomori0131 2 роки тому

      Same here. 🤣

  • @kvzsmix8622
    @kvzsmix8622 Рік тому +12

    For me, people can definitely tell that I’m nervous. It’s so bad that I shake uncontrollably, and if I have a paper in my hand for organization/memorization, you can hear and see the paper rattling. It gets to the point where I struggle to read the words because of how much it’s shaking.

  • @Alex-sg3yz
    @Alex-sg3yz 6 років тому +88

    I have a presentation tomorrow and I'm honestly nervous for it. This video is helping me out.

  • @crxbxbysmxshups3264
    @crxbxbysmxshups3264 3 роки тому +20

    The thing is that when im presenting something, my heart starts racing and I lose breath after a few seconds until i physically cant speak anymore

  • @christiank9491
    @christiank9491 2 роки тому +16

    I get nervous. I practiced my last speech over 300 times in a 2 month period in a multitude of settings. I also envisioned myself speaking every night in a confident way. I highly recommend being overly obsessed like this the first few times. Know your stuff forward and backward. Practice gesturing, fluidity everything. Your confidence will grow immensely in practice like this. Then bag a few successful speeches before dialling the prep back a bit. It’s key to get successful experiences under your belt.

  • @Smx.network
    @Smx.network 2 роки тому +20

    Just came here to say that these tips proved to be extremely helpful. I just passed my public speaking exam today and it was my first speech to give. I worked with these tips and I didn't get nervous for a second when giving the speech. Surprisingly, I was even maintaining eye contact with the audience and making use of my body language.
    Good luck to all of you!

  • @taedofficial6214
    @taedofficial6214 4 роки тому +9

    When he said think about the audience or what your goal is, I paused it to tell yall I'm free of this feeling

  • @nickstrapko7549
    @nickstrapko7549 5 років тому +15

    I gave two presentations about 4 hours apart. I just realized. If you are giving a presentation that you have to give multiple times. it might be easier .

  • @Michael-ou8fo
    @Michael-ou8fo 5 років тому +56

    I think you give very good advice. However some people experience extreme fear that is so intense it will overcome the ability to apply the logic that you suggest.

    • @alexanderlyon
      @alexanderlyon  5 років тому +16

      You are correct. My advice is for people who struggle with average levels of nervousness. Some people struggle with high-level anxiety but tips in a video like this won't do much for those people. In those case, the person's anxiety is usually persistent across contexts and not isolated on public speaking anxiety. I'd say the advice in this video (and other videos like it) will help (at least a little) about 8 or 9 out of 10 public speakers. The other 1 to 2 out of 10 likely have some form of social anxiety/communication apprehension or anxiety issues more generally that is often rooted in a difficult past experience. A person in that situation likely would benefit from counseling to figure out what the root experience is to get some healing in that area of pain.

  • @jonathanradovani9837
    @jonathanradovani9837 3 роки тому +13

    1:55 Take your nervousness and turn it into excitement, Loved it!

  • @michelleabro
    @michelleabro 5 років тому +27

    You deserve more subscribers man, i have a presentation tomorrow idk i was so nervous and you've really helped me

    • @alexanderlyon
      @alexanderlyon  5 років тому +8

      Thank you for your encouragement. The channel grew by 10x since last year this time so we're moving forward now. :-)

  • @katyredell9545
    @katyredell9545 2 роки тому +5

    Alex! Thank you so much! This video was a total breakthrough for me. I get crazy nerves when public speaking. Such a good thing to know that you don't look as nervous as you feel. I love how you said nervousness looks like excitement. I'm going to take these points and run with them.

  • @wakeup3018
    @wakeup3018 Рік тому +2

    Surely, a constant practice of communicating with others gets rid of anxiety completely. Some time ago it was a really nervous adventure to hold a speech for me, but expressing ideas and disscusions with studetns, lecturers in university, talking with people on the streets, events and somewhere else really helped me to convert nervousness during public speaking, communication into an excitment such as "Wow, I am sharing such good ideas to that many of people!". Thanks for the video, greetings from Uzhgorod, Ukraine!

  • @JaredNichols909
    @JaredNichols909 Рік тому +1

    Love your channel, Alex! Thanks for the great tips

  • @jercow7596
    @jercow7596 7 років тому +19

    This is great information and probably my favorite of your videos to this point. It would all be very helpful for a certain leadership class coming up. I agree whole heartedly with the concept of practice, practice, practice. My first true presentation was so bad, I could t even listen to it afterwards. But twenty years later, I am just much more comfortable with myself and presenting.

    • @alexanderlyon
      @alexanderlyon  7 років тому +1

      Awesome. We'll be sure to hit on the topic in a certain leadership class coming up ;-)

  • @maryshawn5729
    @maryshawn5729 4 роки тому +9

    I will be having an extemporaneous speech 8 hours from now, but this stage fright is killing me. Thank goodness your here

  • @janaelizabethplante-honeyb8084

    I get extremely anxious and nervous when I have to present a speech, you gave a lot of helpful tips on how to overcome that anxiety. I will definitely work on those tips and hopefully that will allow me to overcome my speech anxiety. Thank you so much.

  • @mnnm23
    @mnnm23 Рік тому +2

    Even watching this made my heart beats stronger as for 1 second i imagined myself standing infornt of people

  • @donaczella
    @donaczella 3 роки тому +1

    this channel is GOLD. Thank you!

  • @igagromniak4419
    @igagromniak4419 6 років тому

    Great video. I feel better already! Thanks!

  • @Tta8221
    @Tta8221 5 років тому +3

    Coach!! Thank you so much. It really is a big help. Have a great day 💜

    • @alexanderlyon
      @alexanderlyon  5 років тому +1

      Hey, thanks. Glad the video was helpful. I hope you have a great day, too.

  • @Leo-ws6cp
    @Leo-ws6cp 5 років тому +4

    Wow! That’s super helpful. someone who has watched loads of videos on this, I can say this is the most comforting. :)

    • @alexanderlyon
      @alexanderlyon  5 років тому +1

      Glad to hear it, Leo. Good luck in your speaking. I'm cheering for you.

  • @markpritchard3707
    @markpritchard3707 8 місяців тому

    Brilliant advise and some great tips Thanks.

  • @asurarahu1590
    @asurarahu1590 4 роки тому +25

    I'm watching this the previous night before my presentation. Let's see how it goes. 😅
    Edit: people seemed to like it😅 thanks a lot sir.

  • @rozaizes357
    @rozaizes357 3 роки тому

    Thank you, this is very helpful.

  • @poojaindia
    @poojaindia Рік тому

    Awesome advice! Thank you!

  • @MT-we3fw
    @MT-we3fw 3 роки тому +8

    No matter how hard I try at the time of my presentation I get so nervous that I do not remember what I am saying. I have tried everything and watched many videos, but nothing has helped. I wonder how people can speak with a full control over what they are saying. Hope there is a medication that you take before presentation and anxiety disappears.

  • @shridharmahadevan2004
    @shridharmahadevan2004 Рік тому

    great one Alex.. thank you!

  • @deancollegeofnursing8538
    @deancollegeofnursing8538 4 роки тому +3

    You seem to know what each presenter feels and experiences. Thank you for speaking from your experience

    • @alexanderlyon
      @alexanderlyon  4 роки тому +1

      So nice of you to notice. I've experienced many of these issues myself! So, I do know what it's like personally.

    • @edwinn590
      @edwinn590 2 роки тому

      @@alexanderlyon i got a speech next week can you help me pls 🥺🥺🥺

  • @domwings4329
    @domwings4329 2 роки тому +5

    I haven’t had much public speaking practice but of the times I did good was when I practiced like crazy. Saying the same speech over and over while recording it for myself to watch. I did a master of ceremonies host in front of thousands of people. I was terrified leading up to it. I’m a person that gets a shaky voice, hearts starts beating super fast and feel like I’m gonna black out in front of a few people but talking in front of thousands of people after I started speaking I wasn’t nervous. I was shocked, but it was bc I had went over my script many dozens of times for weeks in advance and it became just another practice.

    • @alexanderlyon
      @alexanderlyon  2 роки тому +1

      Great story, Dom. Thank you for sharing. I love your statement that "it became just another practice." I believe that should be the goal of practicing a lot. We should all get to the point where we've prepared and practiced enough so that the actual presentation/speech feels almost like just practicing it one extra time.

  • @user-oz6mj4qn5g
    @user-oz6mj4qn5g 19 днів тому

    Thanks you so much. One of my worst fears is public speaking and this really helped

  • @Siz821
    @Siz821 2 місяці тому

    Best advice i have ever heard💯 thanks Dr.

  • @sunbeamjb
    @sunbeamjb Рік тому

    These are the tips that I was looking for!

  • @yazansharef7379
    @yazansharef7379 2 роки тому

    Thank You very much, very informative video.👍🏼

  • @rue4u165
    @rue4u165 4 роки тому +3

    This is the most helpful video ive seen on youtube about this topic! Thanks :)

    • @alexanderlyon
      @alexanderlyon  4 роки тому

      Thanks, Luna. I'm glad it was helpful.

    • @rue4u165
      @rue4u165 4 роки тому

      Communication Coach Alex Lyon i surprised myself when presenting! I was pretty confident

  • @namcansdiary6568
    @namcansdiary6568 Рік тому

    Oh my god. So true. Thank u Alex, very helpful

  • @anthonyrossmaund3161
    @anthonyrossmaund3161 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you Alex, i really have a tough time and am working through it with all your videos!

  • @camiliabensefa1213
    @camiliabensefa1213 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much❤ i really appreciate ur help

  • @futureteacherseducatorsclu5291
    @futureteacherseducatorsclu5291 2 роки тому

    Great tips for presentations!!!

  • @alexanderlyon
    @alexanderlyon  7 років тому +4

    Question of the day: What are your tips for handling nervousness in presentations?

    • @justinknowles9748
      @justinknowles9748 5 років тому +2

      Prayer and deep breathes. Also, this tip is kind of cynical, if there is someone in the class that typically doesn't present well, I finagle a way to go right after them. It makes me feel calm. The opposite is also true though, if I try and follow the class star speaker consider me lost in the sauce... (a tip to myself - I should just focus on my own presentation lol)

    • @Multi-Manus
      @Multi-Manus 3 роки тому +4

      Always tell yourself that's it's just another rehearsal.

    • @Ebonyqwe
      @Ebonyqwe 3 роки тому

      I meditate before I get up, and then concentrate on my breathing being slow and calm. I then tell myself I feel great and I am great. Even though I don’t believe it, saying it makes it feel real and very importantly leaves no space for my normal negative voice telling me it’s going to be a disaster. That negative voice is not WHO you are, people who don’t get nervous are either 1. lucky enough to have a supportive inner voice and these people will never be able to understand the internal battle that others are fighting. Or 2. They are overruling the negative voice successfully. I recommend reading the power of now by Elkhart Tolle.

    • @isabellejones9475
      @isabellejones9475 3 роки тому

      I like to go first to do my presentations and I like talking with my other classmates and saying a prayer before I go.

  • @wac74
    @wac74 Рік тому

    what an awesome video, thank you very much

  • @alyssaann784
    @alyssaann784 3 роки тому +3

    I have a graduate school presentation in less than 2 hours over zoom and this is helping me calm down even though I’ve practiced a lot but not too much to where I memorized it. It’s just weird how I’m so nervous over a presentation where I’ll only really be seeing the professors face. Just gonna try and slow my speech down to make sure I don’t miss going over any important point and making 20 min and not going under.

  • @KevinMcClanahan
    @KevinMcClanahan 2 роки тому

    I have my first big presentation tomorrow (recent promotion) and it is nerve wracking. This video has helped. Thank you.

  • @MMA-jz8si
    @MMA-jz8si 4 роки тому +13

    I’m scared because I stutter when I’m nervous or even when I’m talking about something I’m passionate about. Also, i don’t know who to look at. It’s not just that, i get so nervous I don’t know why, i start to shake. It’s weird because I’m usually very confident. It’s so bad that it makes me consider dropping out.

    • @sun_sets_with_Natalia
      @sun_sets_with_Natalia Рік тому

      Hi, @M MA. I totally understand how you feel as I’ve had similar symptoms. I would love to hear more about your experiences relating to public speaking and/or any anxieties you may still currently face. I’m looking to interview individuals (purely for my own research) to help me build a new workshop I’m working on. It would mean the world to me if we could hop on a quick call and I could ask you a few questions. OR if you know of someone who fits this description, please tag them below/introduce me. Feel free to tag me here with a reply if you’re interested :) Super appreciate your shared insights in advance.

  • @MF-bw6nx
    @MF-bw6nx 4 роки тому

    Thank you!

  • @moogtree
    @moogtree 5 років тому +9

    thank you so much. this is really helping me out. im freaking myself out over this presentation i have tomorrow, and this video is making me feel a lot better.

    • @alexanderlyon
      @alexanderlyon  5 років тому +3

      Great. Let me know how it goes, kayla.

    • @moogtree
      @moogtree 5 років тому +2

      i did it today! it went well. thank you so much for the tips!

    • @alexanderlyon
      @alexanderlyon  5 років тому +2

      So great to hear that, kayla. I'm glad it went well for you. Thanks for reporting back to us here. Keep looking for opportunities to speak. It's a great skill for so many reasons. I just posted a video today about the Importance of Public Speaking. No pressure to watch it but it might encourage you to keep building your skills.

  • @kemmy1792
    @kemmy1792 Рік тому

    These are amazing tips thank you

  • @ZebralterMedical
    @ZebralterMedical Рік тому +1

    Thank you!! Practice like crazy is real. Thank you again

    • @alexanderlyon
      @alexanderlyon  Рік тому

      Thanks for all of the positive comments. I'm glad the videos are helpful.

  • @apowers5659
    @apowers5659 5 років тому

    I have a history project to present tomorrow and this is giving me some good tips for handling my stress

  • @syb_764
    @syb_764 3 роки тому

    Thank you!!!❤️

  • @deegee8023
    @deegee8023 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much

  • @bina1077
    @bina1077 2 роки тому

    Omg thank you so much you have helped me so much

  • @callisto4549
    @callisto4549 3 роки тому +21

    I get so anxious when I answer my teacher's questions that my voice and hands would shake uncontrollably. It's not even limited to that, during presentations, reports, and public speaking as well. And yet when i think of doing those, like speak in front of a crowd, or do reports in my class, I would always find that I quite enjoy doing it. I would formulate what I would say. Even when answering my teacher, I would formulate an answer to it as I really enjoy speaking out, telling my opinion and answering questions. But when I actually decide to answer, my hands would shake uncontrollably. In all my presentations, I prepared thoroughly everything even going as far as watching videos to improve my speaking and add more info about my report. But in the end, my hands would continue to shake along with my voice that it becomes noticeable to my classmates, and more often than not affects my presentation. The process of preparing was fun, but presenting and speaking it, not so much. Idk what to do with it anymore because it always happens no matter what I do.
    Edit: I am watching this video in hopes that these tips would work out. I have an upcoming extemporaneous speech this monday and I'm really nervous.

    • @DoctorAfree
      @DoctorAfree 2 роки тому

      I feel you. It was happened to me too..

  • @catherinehohmann4489
    @catherinehohmann4489 5 років тому +1

    very helpful, thanks!

  • @hueyahumana
    @hueyahumana Рік тому

    Excellency advise. Thank you

  • @Apex.Aviation77
    @Apex.Aviation77 Рік тому

    This video gave me a good basis to work from for when I do my presentation for the Polar Academy.

  • @tocalama6191
    @tocalama6191 3 місяці тому +1

    I have a presentation in 12 hours im pretty nervous my stomach hurts im just hoping i dont forget my lines but watching this video made me feel i bit better

  • @shanavas130
    @shanavas130 Рік тому

    Thanks

  • @patriciawilson5289
    @patriciawilson5289 4 роки тому

    Thank you for the sound advice Alex, Ive watched the video over and over to try and take it on board. I have an audition for a show on TV , which I did once before and totally blew as like the lady you described I felt like it was someone else taking me over , I have no idea why I said , so really hope I can get it this time but so so nervous.

  • @ajvgraphicngpinas
    @ajvgraphicngpinas 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this video .. and now i am ready for our presentation ... practicing like crazy, it works 💯

  • @nuuraalinoor3630
    @nuuraalinoor3630 Рік тому

    Wow wow wow I like that thanks so much.

  • @terrybrodsky4948
    @terrybrodsky4948 Рік тому +2

    What has helped me in the past is if I get a chance to stand at the podium before speaking time. Physically occupy the space. If that's not possible, visualize yourself standing in the space. Being well-rehearsed will go along way toward calming nerves. And don't forget to breathe.

  • @creativeclub2023
    @creativeclub2023 4 роки тому

    Thankyou

  • @evelynsierra2004
    @evelynsierra2004 5 років тому

    Amen, ty

  • @nathanjohn2656
    @nathanjohn2656 6 місяців тому +1

    count down from 5 to 1 then visualize eyes closed enjoying something fun

  • @xoxoxoxoxoxoq_.
    @xoxoxoxoxoxoq_. Місяць тому

    Everyone that is feeling like they get all nervous or whatever are NOT alone. I seriously almost faint! My voice gets all shaky and I can barely talk and my body gets shaky and really hot. It’s okay if your presentation is not perfect, at the end of the day, so what if your nervous? Who cares? Everyone’s gonna move on and forget about it eventually. You’ll do great! 😊

  • @mc4865
    @mc4865 2 роки тому

    Loved the video

  • @discreetperson
    @discreetperson Рік тому

    thnx a lot

  • @zaxilla
    @zaxilla 2 місяці тому

    For me what works is this, I tell myself that this presentation is NOT about me but about the content of the presentation and the audience. I cannot be selfish and give importance to how I feel. It should always be about the message and the audience.

  • @Bhantekusala
    @Bhantekusala 3 місяці тому

    It’s OK when things go wrong it’s not the end of the world and in any future event that you have to present in front of an audience, you will do OK and even if you do not do OK it’s not the end of the world. Keep doing what you have to do be proud of yourself that you never gave up

  • @boybye9078
    @boybye9078 Рік тому +1

    I can relate to a few people in these comments, i have a presentation tomorrow it only lasts a few minthes 1-2 and its by myself, its 11pm rn i am terrifed i have bad anxiety and i start to panic i dont even know why i know people dont wven really care so i shouldnt worry that much at all but at the same time something causes it to happen and i hate it i try to tell myself i will be fine and i can do this no one will judge but i feel like I KNOW they are judging even if they arent i just wish anxiety abt this stuff never existed for people, another thing i was telling my friend how nervous and scared i am for this presentation tmr and shes like “omg you will be fine just stop” but she dont understand the struggles .

  • @TokyoXtreme
    @TokyoXtreme 2 роки тому

    After watching this video, I feel like I could give a TedTalk. Great practical advice!

  • @evelynsierra2004
    @evelynsierra2004 5 років тому +4

    Heaven Sent you thank God for your tips

    • @alexanderlyon
      @alexanderlyon  5 років тому +2

      Aw, thank you. That's very kind. God bless.

  • @annettepherrin
    @annettepherrin 2 роки тому +3

    If you don't want to be nervous in a presentation just repeat to yourself they don't care they will forget about it they will be forced to be nice (only works in a classroom presentation)

  • @balakrishan1219
    @balakrishan1219 4 роки тому

    Hey buddy, honestly speaking I found your content absolutely relevant. It was like a pep talk and it gave me what to speak to myself on such occassions. Thank you for posting this. Love from india :)

    • @alexanderlyon
      @alexanderlyon  4 роки тому

      Glad to hear it! Hello from New York state.

  • @taj935
    @taj935 5 років тому +1

    Helpful
    Respect from Jalalabad Afghanistan

  • @zzuza
    @zzuza Рік тому +2

    im having a huge presentation this tuesday. At first I didn't really care about it, but as the date comes closer im getting nervous. When I was practicing it at home I did really good job. But it just annoys me that I need to do this. At least I know what I am talking about in this presentation, but still.. I hope I'll do a good job..

  • @__l-nr6sc
    @__l-nr6sc 5 місяців тому

    I‘m actually pretty good with giving presentations, but I‘m incredibly nervous and you CAN tell VERY WELL because my thigh muscle quite literally twitches so much that people have come up to me and asked me about it

  • @julieburton5452
    @julieburton5452 8 місяців тому

    Alex, I found this video helpful. Thank you, I have subscribed and I will follow you on social media. Best Julie

  • @HODMinistry
    @HODMinistry 4 місяці тому

    Great tips 🔥🔥🔥

  • @Sasha_5851
    @Sasha_5851 28 днів тому

    In elementary and middle school I was always so nervous I feel like a 10/10 my stomach would hurt and that’s where most of my embarrassing public speaking moments came from. I remember 1 time when I was in 6th grade I wrote a decent presentation that o thought was bad because I had just wrote it the night before and I skipped through half of it and had minute long pauses and it was horrible, I realize now what I would have said wasn’t worse than like half the people that went before me and people remember it more when you do that.

  • @randymillhouse791
    @randymillhouse791 Рік тому +1

    This will be my retirement job, coaching presentations.
    Last week I was scheduled to present and was NOT AT ALL prepared. Was hyperventilating as the other speakers gave their presentations. They went over in time and the meeting was paused and part two was scheduled for the next week (I BELIEVE IN GOD!). I wrote a script, practiced it, tweaked it, had fun with it, and figured out some other tips that are MINE to keep and use in my business.
    When the next person was finished presenting, the head of our dept. told them to present the data the way I did next time. Not a huge shout out, but man, what a difference from Tuesday to the following Monday.

    • @alexanderlyon
      @alexanderlyon  Рік тому

      Thanks for sharing your experience, Randy.

  • @MAMP
    @MAMP 4 роки тому

    Thank you for this video, and your channel sir :)

  • @watcherofyoutube9678
    @watcherofyoutube9678 Рік тому

    Thanks so much, I gotta present my senior project tomorrow!

  • @Ebonyqwe
    @Ebonyqwe 3 роки тому +1

    I meditate before I get up, and then concentrate on my breathing being slow and calm. I then tell myself I feel great and I am great. Even though I don’t believe it, saying it makes it feel real and very importantly leaves no space for my normal negative voice telling me it’s going to be a disaster. That negative voice is not WHO you are, people who don’t get nervous are either 1. lucky enough to have a supportive inner voice and these people will never be able to understand the internal battle that others are fighting. Or 2. They are overruling the negative voice successfully. I recommend reading the power of now by Elkhart Tolle.

  • @salcedo510
    @salcedo510 4 роки тому +3

    I'm third in my first oratory, but really nervous and the next time hope do better. Learning some tips from this,