When asked what activity causes the most stress in a person’s life,
speaking in front of an audience will often be at the top of the list.
Like most pursuits that we choose to devote our time to, being on the
platform and speaking in front of an audience is one of those exercises
that, with time and practice we can develop a high level of comfort
with and find extremely rewarding.A number of studies have been
done around ways that we can deal with stress and how to remain calm
when we find ourselves in stressful situations. Dr. Stuart Brody,
a psychologist at the University of Paisley in Scotland has conducted a
number of such studies. One of his more recent studies showed that
Vitamin C supplements may provide beneficial effects for people under
stress. The study results indicated that individuals with high blood
levels of ascorbic acid exhibit fewer physical and mental signs of
stress when subjected to acute psychological stressors than do subjects
with lower levels of vitamin C. A second study conducted by
Professor Brody found that “hitting a home run” in the bedroom can help
keep stress at bay and that nothing is more calming before a speech or
presentation. Experts also agree that deep breathing will relax
you before a stressful public speaking engagement and to satisfy an
appetite of a different kind you may want to eat a banana or two.
Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system. They
also deliver a good dose of potassium a mineral that helps normalize
the heartbeat and sends oxygen to the brain. When we are stressed, our
metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These
levels can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack. Coaching
is another way to get over your fears and build confidence on the
platform. Ivy Naistadt consultant and executive coach has been helping
business professionals deliver successful public presentations since
1986. Ivy’s book Speak Without Fear addresses How to Reach Your Highest
Potential through the Art of Communication. As an author, speaker
and coach Ivy works with executives to improve their platform skills,
trains high-profile individuals for video and television appearances
and frequently lectures on related topics. Yvon
Douran is President of Keynote Resource a leading US, california based
speakers bureau representing keynote business speakers, sports figures
and corporate entertainment for meetings and conferences worldwide. To
learn more about Ivy Naistadt go to, http://www.keynoteresource.com/IvyNaistadt.html
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