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Originally Posted by Pagekeeper  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! |
i've spoken dozens and dozens of times at meetings, and its really empowering to have the privlidge to speak out. Sometimes the meeting crowd is attentive, other times not. no matter.
just be yourself, Page. Sure bring cards, if that is you. as a matter of fact, no problem just saying exactly what you told us... it has some mirth in it, some honesty about the situation, and its totally you in real life! it's fine and good to go! also, the crowd listening has it's job, and they want to do well at their end too. alot of them would have the same feelings up there has you will have!
relax. thousands of meetings happen eveyday all over the world. i hope things go very well for you, Page!
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