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Get better at public speaking

Name: Get better at public speaking
Uploaded: 2024-10-17T15:38:11+00:00
Duration: 48 s
Channel: Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP
Description: In this brief instructional video, a trial attorney shares three practical strategies he uses to overcome nerves when speaking publicly. First, he opens…

17 Oct 2024 · 1 min

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In this brief instructional video, a trial attorney shares three practical strategies he uses to overcome nerves when speaking publicly. First, he opens with a story to capture the audience’s imagination, shifting focus away from himself. Second, he arrives early to become comfortable with the venue, treating the space as his home and the audience as visitors. Third, he consciously replaces the word “nervous” with “excited,” using a mental reframing technique that turns anxiety into a generous, enthusiastic mindset. The video presents these tips as actionable steps for anyone looking to improve their public‑speaking confidence.

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How to not be nervous when you speak in public. As a trial attorney, I have to speak in front of a lot of people, and even I get nervous. So here's what I do that helps me. Number 1, I begin with a story. When we hear a story, our minds can't help but begin to create that story in our mind. We see it, we bring life to those characters. So now the attention is on the narrative and on the story and not on me. Number 2, I try to get there before anybody else. I get comfortable in the room, in that space, and I tell myself that this is just where I live, this is my home, and everybody else is just visiting. And number 3, I replace the word nervous with the word excited. So if somebody asks me, are you feeling nervous? I say, no, I'm feeling excited. And like a Jedi mind trick, I begin to feel excited that I get to share something with people, and that comes from a place of generosity. And that's a much healthier mindset to be in. And that's how I deal with public speaking. To try that, follow me.