Getting Over Yourself
A Guide to Painless Public Speaking
by Barbara Rocha
Table of Contents
Introduction
1
Section One: Managing your Mind
Once you change the head, the body's easy.
Chapter 1.
How to Get Out of Your Own Way and Become Invisible
7
Chapter 3.
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Perfection
25
Chapter 4.
Conquering Fear and Panic
31
Chapter 5.
Listen Well and Connect with Your Audience
45
Chapter 6.
Dealing with Intimidation
55
Chapter 7.
Think Like an Audience
61
Chapter 8.
Winning the Mind Game
77
Chapter 9.
Coping with a Hostile Audience
89
Section Two: Managing Your Body
Your body communicates more powerfully than your words
Chapter 10.
Controlling Your Feet, Hands and Voice
99
Chapter 11.
Letting Go of the Lectern, Notes, and Other Crutches
115
Section Three: Managing Your Words
A well-organized presentation leads your audience to a conclusion and reduces your stress level - before and during the presentation.
Chapter 12.
Coping with Time, Organizing, Using Humor
127
Chapter 13.
Creating Effective Visual Aids and Using Them Properly
161
Section Four: Managing Your Success
Now what? If the principles in this book make sense to you, they may help in many areas of your life.
Chapter 14.
How Reluctant Speakers Became Polished Presenters
177
Index
189