Your presentation skills matters
Of course, if you fear public speaking, you need to overcome your fear first. However, if you want to realize your full potential in the world of business, effective communication is necessary. Public speaking can help you a lot when it comes to the way you communicate with other people.
Your reward may be extraordinary career jumps, says Brian Tracy in an article on his blog.
Find your opportunities to practice
To become good at public speaking, it's like anything else: repetition. You need to practice over and over, until speaking and presenting becomes second nature to you. However, there are still some other useful tips.
In the beginning, you should focus on a subject you know well and offer speeches or tiny workshops for people you know. That way, you gain experience as well as credibility.
After a speech or presentation, it's advisable to stick around. Take advantage of the possibility to network with people who listened to you. Have a drink, talk to people. These contacts may help you in your career.
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