Kickoff Meetup: Managing Nervousness in Public Speaking

Welcome to the first meetup of The Public Speakers Community of Tampa Bay! This session is designed to help you take the first steps toward confident public speaking by focusing on one of the biggest challenges for many speakers: managing nervousness.

What to Expect:

• Introductions & Networking: Meet other members, share your public speaking goals, and learn about their experiences.
• Workshop on Managing Nervousness: In this interactive session, we’ll dive into strategies to help ease stage fright and calm nerves before and during speaking engagements.
• Open Floor Practice: For those who’d like to try, there will be an opportunity to give a short, 1-2 minute talk in a supportive setting, followed by constructive feedback.

Who Should Attend: This group is open to everyone, regardless of experience level! Whether you're looking to overcome intense nervousness or just want to polish your presentation skills, this is the place to start.

Agenda:

• Welcome & Group Introductions
• Workshop: Managing Nervousness in Public Speaking
• Open Floor Practice & Supportive Feedback
• Wrap-Up & Next Steps

Bring: Just yourself, a positive attitude, and any questions or thoughts on what you hope to achieve in your public speaking journey.

RSVP: Spaces are limited, so please RSVP early.

Let’s embark on this journey together to build confidence, reduce nervousness, and support each other’s growth in public speaking. Looking forward to seeing you there!