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Episode 90: The 7 Keys To Becoming A Better Public Speaker
“According to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you're better off in the casket than doing the eulogy.” Jerry Seinfeld
I see it happen every year on Back To School Night. Amazing, highly skilled teachers melt into a puddle of goo when they have to get up in front of a group of parents to give a presentation.
These same teachers can successfully manage a room full of 7th Graders on a sunny afternoon in May. These same teachers can successfully manage a room full of rambunctious Kindergarteners without breaking a sweat. Speaking publicly in front of adults makes them run for the hills.
Now, it is important to remember that most private school leaders are former teachers. Public speaking is a big part of our job and it actually causes a lot of stress and discomfort to a large percentage of school leaders.
Are you getting better at public speaking or are you just getting used to it?
On today’s episode of the Private School Leader Podcast, we will be discussing The 7 Keys To Becoming A Better Public Speaker.
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