Ice Breakers

You've got to start somewhere don't you? For a lot of people, this talk is the first time they've done any public speaking so it can seem a bit daunting.

But I don't really need to tell you that do I?

If you've got an introduction speech like this to deliver you are probably an expert on the psychological and physiological effects of such an assignment!

What you really need is a bit of confidence that it's all going to be ok. Well here's why you can take heart.

If overcoming fear of public speaking is your goal ... then your first speech is a massive step towards it.

I'm not going to tell you how it'll be for you. How would I know? So let's stick to the facts. They're comforting enough!

You see, the fact is, you have a tremendous advantage over more experienced speakers.

Everyone expects you to be nervous.

And you probably won't let them down!

Aristotle would say that your nerves give you tremendous Ethos (character), because the audience relates strongly with what you are going through.

They already respect you even before you've opened your mouth.

Great. Now on to the exercise.

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