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Defeating the Fear Monster of Public Speaking

Defeating the Fear Monster of Public Speaking

Public speaking is something most people fear, yet it is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. In this talk, I shared with the audience my personal experience in public speaking, how that has changed me, as well as ways people can get started and beat this fear.

This talk was first presented at Girl Geeks Dinner Sydney.

Fiona Chan

April 14, 2015
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  1. There are only two types of speakers in the world:

    the nervous and liars. “ - Mark Twain
  2. Symptoms • Dry mouth • Nausea • Sleep loss •

    Sweaty hands • Increased heart rate
  3. What if your
 presentation is 
 wrong? Everyone knows
 what

    you know 
 already What if they hate
 your presentation? You’re not
 a good presenter
  4. • https://tinyletter.com/techspeak
 Newsletter with Calls for Proposals and information on

    public speaking, with a focus on technical topics.
 • http://speaking.io/
 List of tips on public speaking
 • http://chriscoyier.net/2013/09/17/speaking-tips/
 Good tips esp if you’re just starting out Resources