Public Speaking
I am an introvert; I tend to shy away from crowds...normally. Yet, I crave the spotlight. Weird, huh? Most people dislike public speaking and I am no exception. I can and I will do public speaking but I usually only do it when I really have to. I get nervous; my voice my lack confidence. My eyes may dart from side to side as I avoid eye contact. I would never say I'm a great public speaker. My speech skills my change from day to day. But there are times when I'm focused and...my voice is calm and confident and I give good eye contact to the audience. It's not that I'm less introverted in that moment but more that I am welcoming the challenge. It's still an uncomfortable situation but I'm not allowing myself to back down. After all, what's the worst that could happen? Embarrassment...I think I could live with that.
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Check out this article on introverts, DG. It defines pretty much everything about the way I am, especially when it comes to public speaking. I have a feeling you will identify also.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2003/03/caring-for-your-introvert/2696/
Jimbo90silver
Thanks! That was an interesting article. Growing up people often said I was shy. At first I thought they were correct. As I got older, I knew I was no longer shy. There was something else. I am an introvert and not shy. Some people don't understand that. I hope you enjoy Thoughts by TigerDG.
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