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Pagekeeper · 04-08-2009, 05:30 AM

I've been asked to speak and have never done so. I'm terribly nervous in front of crowds--I barely share at meetings for this very reason. My voice shakes, my LEGS shake, my mind goes completely blank!

But I said yes, that I would speak. And I will. There are 2 birthdays that night and the speaker last year told me the place was jam-packed.

Do you think it would be totally corny if I brought index cards? I know the index cars would make me feel less nervous because if my mind went blank I could just look at the card and see where I was in my story.

Suggestions appreciated!

04-08-2009, 05:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
Pagekeeper Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 574	First time speaking, help! I've been asked to speak and have never done so. I'm terribly nervous in front of crowds--I barely share at meetings for this very reason. My voice shakes, my LEGS shake, my mind goes completely blank! But I said yes, that I would speak. And I will. There are 2 birthdays that night and the speaker last year told me the place was jam-packed. Do you think it would be totally corny if I brought index cards? I know the index cars would make me feel less nervous because if my mind went blank I could just look at the card and see where I was in my story. Suggestions appreciated!