
Have you ever performed on stage or given a speech?
I was a nurse educator for many years as well as a member of a nurses association. Public speaking was a large part of my job. I got totally comfortable with it since I was totally knowledgeable about my subject matter. After a few years I got involved politically on the national level advocating for nephrology nurses and patients. I visited Washington DC. Several times to speak to lawmakers. Nutses can do a lot politically.
I also did a lot of presentations as part of my job. They took a lot of preparation, but in many ways, I enjoyed doing them.
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I was always so happy afterward.
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Rspecially when they’re over
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It doesn’t surprise me that you would have been involved in public speaking… Interestingly this very topic came up this afternoon with some friends. I have done quite a bit of public speaking in my time, mostly on the subject of art….like you, it was on a subject that I felt very comfortable with.
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It’ comfortable if you know your subject, and if you like to talk.
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I think that typo in the last sentence is probably Freudian, don’t you?… 😂
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Yes
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🙄🤣
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I can imagine you well speaking in front of an audiance. And, as you said, once you know what you are talking about, what should go wrong? I had to speak in public too (leading courses or moderating performances) but I still sing rather than I speak in public.
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And you are magnificent.
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😘
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I used to be scared of public speaking but the more I do it, the less nervous I am.
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It works that way, doesn’t it?
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Thank you.
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Not something I have ever done, and I am pleased about that as it’s not something I would feel comfortable doing
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Good there’s something for everyone.
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I’m not sure you would call it public speaking but I was leader of a Craft group for many years so I did a lot of public events demonstrating craft instructions etc. I also used to do public speaking at my church meeting in front of 100 plus people… Didn’t give me any concerns.
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Love to know more about that.
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I’ve always been confident in speaking in front of people.. even if they do not want to listen.
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What kind of work did you do?
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I’m impressed but not surprised. I did the training thing, so lots of public speaking. But you hit the nail on the head – it’s easy to be comfortable when you know what you’re talking about. Knowledge is key. (Works the same with sales.)
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Besides that, I’d talk to a fencepost.
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LOL! Of course you did! :)
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Merry Christmas!
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You, too
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