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Youth Leadership Program
Workshop #1
Overcoming Fears / Speech
Preparation Workshop
Presenter: Gordon Pong

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Overcoming Stage Fright
• Also known as Speech Anxiety, Nervousness, Platform
panic, etc.
5 Tips:
1. Know the audience
2. Know your material
3. Visualize yourself giving your speech
4. Relax
5. Turn nervousness into positive energy

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Prepare, Prepare and
Prepare!!!

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Think about the
content….
What is your message to the
audience?
e.g. Encourage people to exercise
Introduce your pet
Share an unforgettable experience

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Why should they listen to you?
Do you make them think?
Do you touch their heart?
Do they laugh?
Is the message very important?

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The Style…..
The Story
The Conversational
Approach

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The Structure…..
Opening
Body
Conclusion

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You have to rehearse….
1. Time your speech
2. Show your skills
• Vary the pace
• Use of pauses to add impact
Vocal variety, gestures,
movement...

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Get comfortable, take a breath and
smile…..
Can Vs. Can’t
I’m going to show my best…
I’m going to perform
better than others…

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“It’s kind of fun to do the
impossible.”
Walt Disney