Like it or not, these are some immutable facts of business life: Sooner or later, everybody has to become a public speaker, whether it’s during a dinner party with a dozen colleagues, at a meeting of the board of directors, or before a few hundred people in an auditorium.  Saying that you suffer from stage fright is no excuse—everybody does, to one degree or another.

That’s the bad news.  Here’s the good news:  Stage fright can be conquered, and anyone can do it.  As with becoming a good conversationalist, becoming a good public speaker is a learned behavior.  We learned.  You can.  Just about anyone can.

Fear of public speaking or simply addressing a management superior can keep people stuck in dead-end jobs for decades.  They would rather stay in an anonymous job that has lost its challenge than face the prospect of speaking to a group of people or trying to convince a manager that they should be transferred or promoted.

These same people have little trouble conversing with a colleague. But if that colleague is promoted to director or manager, they find they are unable to address that person without shaking with nervousness.

Usually, what we fear is not living up to some standard we have set for ourselves.  We fear a negative judgment in the eyes of parents, peers, coaches, teachers, or bosses.

In this section you will find tips for what to do before, during and after any presentation.  You can also find articles that teach you what to do if you are found to be in the audience.

By taking time to learn about public speaking with TMO you can expect the following:

1. The basics of what clients are looking for in a presentation and how to acquire this information.

2. The basic components of a speech:

• Controlling your mental approach (What is my role in giving this presentation/speech?)
• Controlling your environment (Location, setup, multimedia.)
• Controlling your topic (What does my audience expect?)
• Controlling yourself physically (Speaking techniques and posturing.)

3. We will help you overcome some of the most basic fears of public speaking:

• Fear of making a mistake
• Fear of damaging your career or reputation
• Fear of not being able to say anything at all (deer in the headlights)
• Fear of being boring
• Fear of appearing nervous
• Fear of Q & A sessions

Will you be on camera? Let us support you to Lights, Camera….Success!  We invite you to access our extensive on-camera experience to shine in on-camera venues – television, webcast, Skype interviews.  You will project authority and self-confidence, and even have fun!

We will also help you understand your audience what they expect and how to deliver on those expectations.  Audiences have very different personalities, and the more you understand these qualities the more successful you will be.   Let us help you reach the pinnacle of your potential.