Conquer your fear of speaking in front of huge groups at a focused public speaking session
Practice can ease the jitters of public speaking. Representation pics/istock
Speaking on an unprepared topic in front of a large crowd can scare many. It’s a skill that requires tons of practice. Mumbai-based social skills workshop, Flutr, is a public speaking platform that helps master the technique of improv speaking. They are having a three-hour workshop called Love the Stage that will prepare you for unpredictable situations where you have to make sense to a large audience. This weekend session is open to people above 18 years old.
The co-founder of the platform, Nasir Engineer, has a decade of experience in the field, and will be one of the co-facilitators and coaches. He talks about the key elements of the workshop: “It’s an interactive session where the participants get to engage in activities. These are application-based activities where they are not just absorbing but also applying what they are learning.” A comfortable atmosphere is important for the participants to open up. He adds, “We try to keep the atmosphere light and humorous. The selected venue is a lovely space in Juhu. The nearby garden adds to the calm vibe of the space.”
Improv speaking can be one of the ways to handle stage fear
Engineer uses improv sessions as he considers it to be the best way to master the art of public speaking. He explains, “Suppose you are told to give a presentation in a room full of people. You know the content and you have prepared it. But what if there’s a moment for which you are unprepared? For example, if there are technical glitches or the light goes off. How will you tackle situations like these? How would you react to a distracted crowd? How will you use your presence of mind in such moments? The improv session helps you navigate and prepare for such situations. It helps you adapt to a change in the environment.”
Engineer is conducting the session with Jasmine Chabria, who is also a co-facilitator and coach at the workshop. She is a motivational speaker and trainer. She explains, “Many have good thoughts and ideas, but the moment they have to speak in front of a crowd, it feels tough. Public speaking isn’t some scary punishment; the workshop is an investment that will help you grow.”
Nasir Engineer and Jasmine Chabria
She adds, “Whether you’re a team lead, founder, stage speaker, or fresher, we aim to make speaking in front of a crowd easy, enjoyable, and freeing. Through our workshop, we help you manage internal fears and external unexpectedness by using body language, speaking spontaneously, and remembering the words you have to deliver. There’s plenty of research, easy-to-implement techniques, and the art form of improv — all to help you speak with confidence.”
ON May 18; 11.30 am
AT Flutr, Chandni Plot 14, Road 13, New India Society, Juhu, Vile Parle West.
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COST Rs 1,900
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