Does the thought of public speaking excite you or fill you with dread? Imagine standing before an audience, ready to deliver a presentation or speech.
Are you familiar with Toastmasters International?
Toastmasters International is a global organization dedicated to public speaking and leadership development. It boasts thousands of clubs worldwide, offering a platform for individuals to hone their speaking, moderating, evaluating, and improvisational skills through regular practice.
As a member of the 'Stadi Talkers,' an English-speaking Toastmasters club in Helsinki, I had the opportunity to speak with my clubmate Lauri Lehmusvirta. With more than seven years under his belt in public speaking, Lauri, who is also affiliated with JCI, specializes in coaching others on how to engage in debates and deliver compelling presentations.
In the first segment of our chat, you'll discover:
The way experimenting with different roles can transform your character
Common psychological hurdles faced when stepping onto the stage for the first time
Tips for infusing humor into your speeches
The follow-up segment (episode #66) delves deeper into overcoming stage-related self-doubt and strategies for improving your public speaking abilities.
The 'Spotlight your TRUE self' podcast stands on three main supports:
Self-confidence & self-esteem
Emotion management
Practical communication strategies, grounded in NLP principles
Each installment explores one of these themes.
Don't miss out on future episodes – stay connected with me, Michaela Kettner, on LinkedIn or Instagram (@michaela.kettner.fi).
Keywords: Building self-confidence, the art of public speaking, handling public speaking anxiety, overcoming the fear of public speaking, challenging limiting beliefs, developing stage courage
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