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Does public speaking make you cringe? If yes, I have good news. You are not alone. They say that people fear public speaking more than death. I used to be one of those people. There was a time in college when I wrote out my presentation word for word for my public speaking class and I read it verbatim terrified, shaking at the knees. I was so petrified and to be honest, no idea what I was talking about. I just did it because I had to, not because I wanted to.
Things are very different now. I have actually grown to love public speaking and have spoken at some highly regarded institutions that include Morgan Stanley, Columbia University, and New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. The main reason why I love it is because I am passionate about what I am talking about. The words that come through me are just an extension of my love for helping people get healthier and happier.
Here are some tips that have helped me overcome my fear of public speaking:
The bottom line is, have fun! If you stumble upon your words, just keep going! If you forget something, take a glance at your notes. That’s what they are there for. Smile and laugh about it. The best presentations are when you are yourself and speaking from your heart and soul.
Jill Shapiro, IIN Class of 2011, is the founder of Wellness by Jill. She traded in a life full of stress and anxiety working in finance for green juice, meditation and yoga. She is passionate about empowering women in the corporate world that are stressed and tired from the demands of their jobs and frustrated with their health. She helps implement simple, healthy choices that make a big impact on women's lives as a whole. You can connect with her on her blog, Facebook, and Twitter.
Learn more about IIN’s rigorous curriculum that integrates 90+ of the world’s leading experts in health and wellness, blending the scientific and the spiritual to create an immersive, holistic health education.