Public Speaking Horror Stories

Posted by Luke on Friday, February 5, 2010 · View Comments 

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Scott Schwertly of Ethos3 just launched a new blog, Stuff Presenters Like, filled with good stuff, bad stuff, lame stuff, and horror stories about public speaking. If you’ve ever spoken in public, you’ve probably got one to share.

Yours truly contributed a public speaking horror story to the inaugural “issue.” A snip from the middle:

When it’s finally my turn, I take the podium, wait for my first slide to appear, and jump in. I’m watching my pace and clicking my slides on cue. I’m making eye contact. I’m even getting a few giggles out of the crowd. But they’re not laughing at the right parts. In fact, they don’t seem to be paying attention at all. They’re whispering to each other and shifting around in their seats.

I begin to panic.

Click through to read more. Do you have any public speaking horror stories to share?

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  • Luke! You mumble during a presentation? Oh I wish I could have been there and seen your talk.

    I once started a side-presentation with a picture of a HUGE eyeball on the first slide. Before starting, the class was begging I change the slide. It was very strange to see this eyeball on the screen.
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