Randall Blum on confidence, poise and courage.

1. Randall Blum Presentations – Seminar #2
“Confidence, Poise & Courage”

2. Announcements
Lecture #3: “Audience Analysis & Mapping”
Labs #3: Duo Guest Presentation

3. Review
Presentations And Expectations
Significant Research
Business Success And The Brand
Establishing A Great Brand
Brand Value And Professional Presentations
The Core Presentation Principle
BUS 073 Overview

4. Seminar #2
“Confidence, Poise & Courage”

5. Which Of The Following Presentations
Do Most People Find Easiest To Do?
20%
20%
20%
20%
20% 1. Speaking One-To-One
2. Speaking In A Meeting
3. Speaking On The Phone
4. Speaking To A Large Group
5. None Of The Above

6. “Presentation Nervousness And Anxiety
Are Basically The Same Thing”
50%
50% 1. True
2. False

7. Which Of The Following Is Not A Physiological
Reaction To Presentation Anxiety?
20%
20%
20%
20%
20% 1. Upset Stomach
2. Weak Knees
3. Speech Avoidance
4. Dry Throat
5. Sweaty Palms

8. Which Of The Following Is One Of Maslow’s
‘Hierarchy of Needs’?
17%
17%
17%
17%
17%
17% 1. Security
2. Pleasure
3. Satisfaction
4. Recognition
5. Respect
6. All Of The Above

9. “Speaking In A Business Setting
Increases Presentation Anxiety”
50%
50% 1. True
2. False

10. Which Statement About Presentations
Is True?
20%
20%
20%
20%
20% 1. It’s A Skill You Are Born With
2. Audiences Laugh When You Mess Up
3. Audiences Don’t Notice Nervousness
4. Difficult For Poor Presenters To Improve
5. All Of The Above

11. Person Becomes A Poor Presenter Because
They Predict That’s All They Can Be
25%
25%
25%
25% 1. Presentation Complex
2. Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
3. Anxiety Phobia
4. A Realist

12. “Anxiety Can Be Reduced By
Speaking Slowly During A Presentation”
50%
50% 1. True
2. False

13. A Person Who Has High Presentation Anxiety
Should Utilize Which Practical Suggestion?
20%
20%
20%
20%
20% 1. Memorize Word-For-Word
2. Practice In Front Of Mirror
3. Pick A Familiar Topic
4. Chew Gum During Presentation
5. All Of The Above

14. “Speaking From Behind A Podium
Reduces Anxiety During A Presentation”
50%
50% 1. True
2. False

15. BUS 073 – Lecture #2
“Confidence, Poise & Courage”

16. Confidence, Poise & Courage
I. Presentation Anxiety
II. ‘Anxiety’ Vs. ‘Nervousness’
III. Causes Of Presentation Anxiety
IV. Debilitating Affects
V. Anxiety Management

17. I. Presentation Anxiety
Research Consistently Identifies These Adult Fears
- Fear Of Death: 19%
- Fear Of Water: 22%
- Fear Of Tight Places: 22%
- Fear Of Insects: 22%
- Fear Of Heights: 32%
- Fear Of Audience Speaking: 41%

18. Research: Presentation Comfort Level
Speaking On The Phone: 65%
Speaking One-To-One: 60%
Speaking In A Meeting: 34%
Speaking In Front Of An Audience: 11%

19. II. ‘Anxiety’ Vs. ‘Nervousness’
Presentation Nervousness
- Butterflies
- Nervous Energy
- Pre-Performance Readiness
Presentation Anxiety
- Psychological Reactions
- Physiological Reactions

22. III. Causes Of Presentation Anxiety
Part Of The Human Condition
- Inadequate: “I Don’t Have Good Presentation Skills”
- Failure: “I’ll Screw It Up”
- Aloneness: “I’m The Only One Up There”
- Self-Defeating: “I’ve Always Been Poor At This”
- Uncomfortable: “I’m Not In Control”

23. Causes Of Presentation Anxiety
A Display Of Confidence
- Self-Conscious: “Everyone Is Looking At Me”
- Embarrassed: “I Will Look Foolish”
- Fear Of Evaluation: “They Will Criticize Me”
- Insecurity: “Everyone Will Know How Bad I Am”

24. Maslow’s Hierarchy Of Human Needs
Primal Survival
Personal Security
Social Participation
Worth and Esteem
Self-Actualization

25. Business Situations Increase Presentation Anxiety
Importance Of The Situation
Unfamiliar With The Situation
Dread Of Not Being Perfect
Expectations Of Audience
Desire For Success

26. IV. Debilitating Affects
Psychological Reactions
- Intense Fear
- Emotionalism
- Avoidance
- Loss Of Memory
- Paralysis
Physiological Reactions
- Fast Breathing
- Rash/Redness
- Dry Throat
- Quivering Voice
- Sweating
- Upset Stomach
- Shaking Hands
- Weak Knees

28. V. Anxiety Management
Face The Truth
Attitude Adjustment
Practical Steps

29. Face The Truth
Real Issue
Normal and Understandable
In Our Heads
Solvable
Needs Active…Not Passive Behavior

30. Attitude Adjustment
Ignore The Five Myths Of Presentation Anxiety
- “My Nervousness Is A Sign Of Weakness”
- “I Have To Be Perfect Or The Audience Will Laugh”
- “I Wasn’t Born With This Talent So I Can’t Be Good”
- “Everyone Notices How Nervous I Am”
- “I Will Be Terrible” (Self-Fulfilling Prophecy)
- “The Audience Will Know I Screwed Up”
Reframe, Visualize, Prepare

31. Practical Step #1: Prepare To Be Awesome!
Seek Every Opportunity To Speak
Pick A Topic You Are Familiar With
Have A Solid Organizational Map
Know The Topic Better Than Anyone
Loosen Up!
Practice, Practice, Practice!!
- To Friends, Not Mirrors
- With Notes, Not Scripts

32. Practical Step #2: Put On The ‘Game Face’
Get A Good Night’s Sleep
Eat A Healthy Meal
Exercise Strenuously
Breathe, Yell, Swear
Chew Gum
Drink Fluids
Arrive Early
Meet The Guests

33. Practical Step #3: Let ‘Em Have It!
Take A Deep Breath
Stand Behind A Podium
Keep Feet Spread Apart
Hold On To Something Solid
Tell Audience You Are Excited
Share A Well-Known Story
Connect Visually With Friends
Speak Slowly, Deliberately
Smile!

35. Practical Step #4: Celebrate!
Compliment Yourself
Get Feedback From Friends
Have A Victory Celebration
Do It Again…And Soon!

36. Summary
Confidence, Poise & Courage
I. Presentation Anxiety
II. ‘Anxiety’ Vs. ‘Nervousness’
III. Causes Of Presentation Anxiety
IV. Debilitating Affects
V. Anxiety Management

37. A Final Thought…
It’s Fight Or Flight…
Up To You!

38. Which Of The Following Presentations
Do Most People Find Easiest To Do?
20%
20%
20%
20%
20% 1. Speaking One-To-One
2. Speaking In A Meeting
3. Speaking On The Phone
4. Speaking To A Large Group
5. None Of The Above

39. “Presentation Nervousness And Anxiety
Are Basically The Same Thing”
50%
50% 1. True
2. False

40. Which Of The Following Is Not A Physiological
Reaction To Presentation Anxiety?
20%
20%
20%
20%
20% 1. Upset Stomach
2. Weak Knees
3. Speech Avoidance
4. Dry Throat
5. Sweaty Palms

41. Which Of The Following Is One Of Maslow’s
‘Hierarchy of Needs’?
17%
17%
17%
17%
17%
17% 1. Security
2. Pleasure
3. Satisfaction
4. Recognition
5. Respect
6. All Of The Above

42. “Speaking In A Business Setting
Increases Presentation Anxiety”
50%
50% 1. True
2. False

43. Which Statement About Presentations
Is True?
20%
20%
20%
20%
20% 1. It’s A Skill You Are Born With
2. Audiences Laugh When You Mess Up
3. Audiences Don’t Notice Nervousness
4. Difficult For Poor Presenters To Improve
5. All Of The Above

44. Person Becomes A Poor Presenter Because
They Predict That’s All They Can Be
25%
25%
25%
25% 1. Presentation Complex
2. Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
3. Anxiety Phobia
4. A Realist

45. “Anxiety Can Be Reduced By
Speaking Slowly During A Presentation”
50%
50% 1. True
2. False

46. A Person Who Has High Presentation Anxiety
Should Utilize Which Practical Suggestion?
20%
20%
20%
20%
20% 1. Memorize Word-For-Word
2. Practice In Front Of Mirror
3. Pick A Familiar Topic
4. Chew Gum During Presentation
5. All Of The Above

47. “Speaking From Behind A Podium
Reduces Anxiety During A Presentation”
50%
50% 1. True
2. False

48. Thank you to YouTube for your contribution to this lecture