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Play the following games with a partner as they will help you speak more confidently in spontaneous situations.
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#1: Shout The Wrong Name
- Instructions: Point with your finger at a random object and shout the wrong name (for example: point at a table and scream "bird"). Make sure to not use patterns; don't use words from the same category.
- Purpos...
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Use Structures
- Tell a story and use structures.
- Structured information increases processing fluency: People retain information 40% more reliably and better.
- Never lose your audience.
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Managing Anxiety
Make your audience comfortable by managing your anxiety
- Greet your anxiety by saying "this is me being anxious".
- Reframe the situation: See it as an opportunity rather t...
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Other Tips
- Acknowledge your own emotions as well as those of your audience.
- Reframe and explain.
- Use engagement activities and variety, ask questions.
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#2: Give A Gift
- Instructions: Give your partner an imaginary gift (but you don't know what is inside). They name what is inside. Then you tell them why you gifted it to them.
- Purpose: You will learn to speak spontane...
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#3: Spell Things Out
- Instructions: Name the best thing you will do today but spell it out letter by letter; pause between the words. Let your partner do the same.
- Purpose: You will learn to slow down and listen.
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Learn to speak more confidently in spontaneous situations and improve your public speaking skills by using the following tips and games.
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