Presenting to a group comes under the heading of “Things that strike fear in the hearts of mere mortals.” Have you ever heard of “Glossophobia”? Glossophobia or a fear of public speaking, is a very common phobia and one that is believed to affect up to 75% of the population. The anxiety around speaking in public is real! There are many reasons you may have this fear, but it’s not the only thing that can keep you from being effective.
What do we do about it?
Talk to The Webinar Guy about an evaluation session and consider training. As a keynote speaker, corporate trainer and seminar leader, Grant Holmes has been involved in thousands of events. Grant has even trained National Speakers Association candidates on podium skills and presentation skills. Yes, there is a difference.
Maybe you’re not scared, but…
THE DETAILS!! The speech patterns. “Umms.” “uhs”. Mouth noise. Not knowing what to do with your hands. How do I handle my webinar or zoom screen? How’s my posture? Can I make my background better? When I’m speaking live, where do I stand and how do I handle the projector, and the mic, and…
Maybe you’re too glib or too serious. Do you overuse colloquial sayings, or jargon? Possibly you’re shifting too much, walking aimlessly, scratching an itch- there’s so much to think about!
What about “in person” vs. webinar?
We can help you with with training for either live or webinar presentations! We’ve trained speakers all over the United States. We’re ready to help. Just complete the form below and we’ll get back to you and start your path to more success!