!@#$!@#%@!^!@#!!! i just got EFFED at work!
 

remember me? i am the guy that HATES public speaking. i lock up. i am decent when i have to give presentations ONLY because i take the time to learn the topic and prepare. if i do not know the topic, i am a train effen wreck.

it is 8:30 right now..in one stupid hour, i have to talk to the MEDIA! i have to give a presentation i didnt build to the bay area NEWS! i have 3 supervisors. 2 need to go to a discipline meeting..and one guy ran away like a little girl. that leaves me.

i will use what is left of any superpower to push our public relations guy into the spotlight. i will not be on camera.

is it too early to drink?

have a cocktail or three Cliff it will loosen you up!!
Seriously,, remember, just picture everyone in their underwear!!

and get the video to share among friends afterwards...

When in doubt, whip it out.

...and don't look in the mirror while picturing everyone in their underwear!


You'll do fine! Trust me, I'm a professional. (at something or another....)

Drink while on camera, that way if you screw it up you have an excuse.

Best of luck. Just remember--you're the expert. It's not likely that those interviewing you/asking questions have more knowledge on the topic than you.

congratulations!
this is a public chance to show your knowledge. use it to your benefit

Fake it till ya make it FTW!

Hahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!

Pause 2 seconds before speaking or answering any question. Talk slooooowly.

You'll be fine.

Good luck! You will be fine!

This ^^^. Most nervous public speakers seem to feel like they have to fill the speaking time densely with words. Actually, the opposite is true. Audiences receive information better if you give it to them SLOWLY. They especially appreciate pauses. It lets the information sink in better. During the pause, your most recent words will reverberate in their minds. Don't vocalize the pauses. Don't say "ummmmm.....uhhhhhh....." Just remain silent until you know what you want to say next. Then say it. Slowly.

good luck

I used to be good at public speaking but have become more reticent.

I have to give a speech in a month or 2. At least I get a diploma and s few grand after though!

How did it go?

extra points for saying pelican parts!

Make sure you're zipped up.

Start each sentence with "like" and end with "you know".

You'll do fine, break a leg.

If you don't know..make it up. It seems to work for many on posting boards. ;)

"I didn't do it. And if I did, I'm really, really sorry. If offended anyone in any way, I didn't mean it that way and again, I'm sorry."

vash, is your real name Rick Perry? He seemed to choke on camera also.

I've done a fair amount of this stuff including live TV with Q&A's after a presentation. After reviewing the video tape, I can always spot an error of two. Nobody notices. Nobody cares. You're just giving them a "feel" to help increase the audiences understanding.

Relax. It doesn't have to be perfect. Speak slowly as if you're explaining things to some of us. You'll do great.

wish i had a Pelican Parts t-shirt or cap..

if i go down, it would be awesome to bring you all down with me. hahhahaha...

+1 on what Noah930 said about you knowing more than those you are addressing. I figured that out a long time ago and it did a lot to calm my nerves when speaking to a group. One additional thing about talking to a group, don't mention stuff you can't back up or expand on if asked a question. Also remember they aren't there to be unfriendly, so talk and feel as if you are addressing a receptive group. Good luck. You'll probably find it wasn't as bad as you feared afterwards.

KRON 4 just pulled up.

Valium.

And refer to everyone as "dude" (male or female)

Keep it short and as has been said...talk slowly and carefully. And don't forget to smile! :D

That information is outside the scope of this research....

The first two words out of your mouth should always be, "it depends..."

Then immediately start with technical jargon talking at a high rate of speed. Then interrupt the interviewer when they try to ask a question or interject. Then pretend to get a call on your cell phone, look at the camera, and say, "sorry, I have to take this..."

And wear your wife wedding dress!

No problem. Knock it out of the park without using a teleprompter......




...or just stand there, drool, and go "derpa derpa derp".;)

So is the field reporter hot?

If you think "Lots of people are watching" your mind is distracted.

Talk only to the interviewer, and keep the mind focused on the topic. Just a one-on-one conversation, and you're the eggspurt. The cameraman is just background stuff that doesn't matter.

Awaiting the video...:)

Just do like our current idiot President and get two teleprompters. If its not on the teleprompter then do not say it...

Hit on the reporter. Unless it's a guy. Or ugly chick, lol.

PARF it up like the idiots do - even in OT

ha ha. Re-enact the classic Joe Namath sideline interview from a couple years back. It'll work great. Trust us.

Be sure to use uhm & ahh like every other word, that always impresses me.