Author Topic: Help Mupepe be a better public speaker bros (Read 1917 times)

Mupepe · « **on:** August 23, 2014, 12:43:56 PM »

So in October I am going to a convention to make a public presentation. The actual content I am good on, but everytime I do public presentations I spend the first few minutes trying to breathe normal and make my voice catch up with my brain. Previously the largest group I presented to was around 50. This will be around 2000 probably. I took debate in high school. Maybe I should have taken speech. Any tips on killing my nerves? Or tips in general?

Kara · « **Reply #1 on:** August 23, 2014, 01:01:43 PM »

Diazepam

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #2 on:** August 23, 2014, 01:03:14 PM »

Imagine everyone in the audience in their underwear, making out with their cousin.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #3 on:** August 23, 2014, 01:06:09 PM »

Masturbate before hand and during the presentation.

Mupepe · « **Reply #4 on:** August 23, 2014, 01:15:13 PM »

What if I get gassy? Hold it in or let 'er rip?

Squiddy · « **Reply #5 on:** August 23, 2014, 03:00:24 PM »

Masturbate before giving the talk, practice the talk, slow down - don't be afraid of silent pauses here and there, and try to talk about something that you're interested in - the more engaged you are, the less you'll think about the audience.

And listen to an awesome hype-up mix before.

benjipwns · « **Reply #6 on:** August 23, 2014, 03:19:56 PM »

Just remember, 90% of the audience could be NeoGAF posters.

PlayDat · « **Reply #7 on:** August 23, 2014, 05:21:28 PM »

Is there a Toastmasters in your area? I've never joined one but they're supposed to be good practice for this kind of thing.

Mupepe · « **Reply #8 on:** August 23, 2014, 05:25:04 PM »

Thanks. Squiddy. Its definitely an area that I enjoy talking about and I am also confident in so I think that will help.

Quote from: benjipwns on August 23, 2014, 03:19:56 PM

Just remember, 90% of the audience could be NeoGAF posters.

thats just frightening.

Quote from: PlayDat on August 23, 2014, 05:21:28 PM

Is there a Toastmasters in your area? I've never joined one but they're supposed to be good practice for this kind of thing.

yeah there is and my job actually pays for us to attend if we would like. Me being the dumbass that I am have never taken advantage of it. The next event I can attend courtesy of my job is after my speaking engagement. I've signed up for the future though.

I'm a Puppy! · « **Reply #9 on:** August 24, 2014, 01:12:14 PM »

I think the most important thing is to know what you're trying to do. Are you trying to sell something or an idea? trying to disprove something? trying to prove something? trying to toot your own horn?
Set everything up to your goal.

Mupepe · « **Reply #10 on:** August 24, 2014, 01:42:13 PM »

Quote from: ronito on August 24, 2014, 01:12:14 PM

I think the most important thing is to know what you're trying to do. Are you trying to sell something or an idea? trying to disprove something? trying to prove something? trying to toot your own horn?
Set everything up to your goal.

I was basically invited to show off what I was able to accomplish with a software program at work. I'm not really selling it because everyone attending has also purchased the tool.

I'm a Puppy! · « **Reply #11 on:** August 24, 2014, 11:12:29 PM »

Oh one of those.
So what you gotta do is focus on why it's important to the company?
Then make it seem like anyone could do it.

Really when it comes time to public speaking you just get good by practice, practice and more practice and no, practicing on your own doesn't count.
Treat it like you're teaching a class.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #12 on:** August 25, 2014, 11:15:54 AM »

what awesom-o said, plus:

RELAX.

i've given a lot of public presentations, both small and large, and i feel i've gotten pretty damn good at it. my trick is imagining that i'm at the bar, telling a story -- even if the story is boring shit about directx 12 -- and i try to structure my talk as a narrative, with three acts: one to (hopefully humorously) discuss a problem or assess a common situation; one to walk the challenges of this new tech or approach; and one to go over the opportunities and possibilities. having one or two good, relevant stories that you can drop in a couple minutes ready at hand helps.

also acting lessons helped me tons. kinda late for that, but if you plan on doing public presos again, learning how to use body language and physically engage the audience

helps tremendously, and makes the difference between SNORE and OMG MOAR PLS

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #13 on:** August 25, 2014, 11:18:43 AM »

i also have a beer before i start, no joke. really loosens me up, gets me to laugh along with the audience and puts me in "bar story mode".

Mupepe · « **Reply #14 on:** August 25, 2014, 11:21:11 AM »

Thanks, guys. I'll keep all of that in mind while I practice too. I'm trying to really nail this because this is along the lines of what I'd like to do for the company and my Director will be there. So hopefully I can slam dunk it.

We definitely have experiences they can relate to (everyone hates SAP right?) and some funny stories during the rollout so I'll work on telling those naturally. And the fact that I honestly love this application I'm cheerleading definitely helps.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #15 on:** August 25, 2014, 11:27:12 AM »

you'll rock it. like i said, just treat it like you're holding court at a bar, minus all the anal sex references.

I'm a Puppy! · « **Reply #16 on:** August 25, 2014, 02:01:38 PM »

great public speakers leave the anal references in.
You want to be great don't you Mupepe?

demi · « **Reply #17 on:** August 25, 2014, 02:03:22 PM »

You should just flex with your new body and do some pussy licking actions and ask everyone if they're mirin.

Mupepe · « **Reply #18 on:** August 25, 2014, 02:44:46 PM »

I can do that! This is Texas. Anal is something everyone is into, but you don't discuss it

nudemacusers · « **Reply #19 on:** August 25, 2014, 03:11:31 PM »

iron your clothes, comb your hair, dab some aventus on your wrists. own dat room. i believe in you.

Mupepe · « **Reply #20 on:** August 25, 2014, 04:05:36 PM »

you got it! i'll shave my pubes too for less friction

nudemacusers · « **Reply #21 on:** August 25, 2014, 04:33:18 PM »

save that for me bb

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #22 on:** August 25, 2014, 04:35:17 PM »

Find some pawg in the crowd, and just stare right at her the entire time.

PlayDat · « **Reply #23 on:** August 25, 2014, 05:46:34 PM »

Whenever I find myself self getting too self-conscious in these kinds of contexts, I like to keep this in mind. Even when you're speaking in front of a crowd you'd be surprised at how few people notice whatever small mistakes you might be wary of. Every single person in the room is more concerned with themselves than they are about anyone else. A good chunk of people will be playing with their phones, talking to their neighbors etc. The few, if any people who catch your fuck-ups probably understand how nerve-racking it can be up there and won't want to see you screw up any more than you do. Good luck!

demi · « **Reply #24 on:** August 25, 2014, 07:53:53 PM »

Quote from: Mupepe on August 25, 2014, 02:44:46 PM

I can do that! This is Texas. Anal is something everyone is into, but you don't discuss it

https://vine.co/v/MVVtZFKWiLP

Mupepe · « **Reply #25 on:** August 25, 2014, 10:28:02 PM »

Quote from: demi on August 25, 2014, 07:53:53 PM

Quote from: Mupepe on August 25, 2014, 02:44:46 PM
I can do that! This is Texas. Anal is something everyone is into, but you don't discuss it

https://vine.co/v/MVVtZFKWiLP

I am erotically confused now

Thanks, playdat. I definitely have that issue. Shit, I get that even with small crowds

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Author Topic: Help Mupepe be a better public speaker bros (Read 1917 times)