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Greetings Everyone... ❤️
For our today's training session we have with us a Public Speaking Guru .... Give it up for 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁...

Miss. Tibi Chelsea Mah

Captivating the Global Stage: Chelsea's Odyssey as a Public Speaking Luminary

Enthusiastic about global communication, Chelsea leverages her educational background in journalism and international relations to contribute as a public speaking trainer. She currently cultivates her skills in self-expression through poetry performances, storytelling, and, of course, national and international public speaking tournaments.

In her creative presentations, she addresses diverse topics, including peace advocacy, decolonisation, and migration. Chelsea's impact extends globally, as she has trained over 500 youths in public speaking and earned awards for her engagements.

Fun fact: When Chelsea has a presentation, be warned: She'll hunt those around her just to practice her speech on them!

Chelsea's journey as a public speaking luminary is nothing short of a captivating odyssey, seamlessly blending her academic pedigree, her creative flair, and her relentless pursuit of excellence. As she continues to inspire and empower communities worldwide, one can only eagerly await the next chapter of her global impact.

Hello, fearless speakers!

Welcome to Episode 5, where we’ll talk about engaging with the audience during Q&A sessions.

Why engagement matters:
Engaging with your audience makes your presentation more dynamic and shows that you value their input.

How to Engage:
1. Make eye contact: Look at the person asking the question and then at other audience members. Ignoring the other members may make them feel left out of the discussion.
2. Acknowledge the questioner: Use their name if you know it, and thank them for their question.
3. Encourage participation: Invite others to add their thoughts or experiences.

Engagement exercise:

During your next Q&A, consciously make eye contact with various audience members and note how it affects their engagement.

What are your favourite ways to engage with your audience? Let’s share our strategies below!

Hey fearless speakers,

In our second episode on handling Q&A sessions, we’re discussing the importance of '𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠.'

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭:
A well-thought-out response is always better than a hurried one. Taking a moment to gather your thoughts shows confidence and ensures you give a clear and concise answer.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬:

1.𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐲: Take a deep breath or a sip of water if needed. Hey, not the kind of breath that can be pegged to fear. It should be a quiet deep breath.
2. 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: This buys you a few extra seconds and confirms you understood correctly. (Of course you should not repeat every question you are asked else that may come off as being flippant. Repeat only questions which you find complicated or the ones that need careful and 'selective' responses).
3. 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: Quickly outline your main points in your head before speaking.

🎀 𝒯𝓇𝓎 𝒯𝒽𝒾𝓈: 🎀

Next time you’re asked a question, consciously pause before responding. Notice how it affects the quality of your answer.

Have you ever rushed an answer and wished you’d taken more time?

Hey fearless speakers! 😃🎙️

We’ve talked a lot about conquering stage fright, 🥶 and now we want to dive into something equally important: 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐐&𝐀 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. 💬 This can be one of the most dreadful parts of public speaking, but with the right strategies, you can tackle it confidently. 😉
Stay tuned to our page as we reveal the episodes addressing the dreaded Q&A session. The sessions would be sandwiched with personal experiences and success stories. ⌚

Despite being on the stage countless times, I still get the jitters EVERY single time. My heart races, and my hands turn into ice cubes.

I mean, come on, what if I forget my lines and end up babbling the poems I learned in kindergarten? Or worse, if I trip over my own feet and become a viral meme for all the most ridiculous reasons?

And let's not even get started on the 'what ifs' - what if I commit a historical and political fallacy? What if I spark a revolution with a misinterpreted metaphor? What if one of the audience members winks at me or raises the brows or looks away while I'm giving a punchline or yawns or gives me an evil smile... and I suddenly forget my lines and end up babbling like a confused squirrel?

Hush!

In the grand scheme of things, even a tomato to the face isn't the end of the world, right?

I always remind myself, 'Relax, you're not alone up there.' I mean, I even give God a heads-up like, 'Hey coachie, we're in this together, so please, no epic falls.'

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For the secrets to conquering stage fright? Well, you'll have to keep an eye on our posts. But see, it involves a lot of deep breaths, positive thinking, and maybe a lucky pair of socks. Haha!

Again, stay tuned for tips and tales from the frontline of public speaking!