Week 2, Question 2

In the videos there were many things discussed. In the first one the primary focus was some of the mental things one can do to relieve anxiety upon preparation for their speech.  It spoke of relaxation, visualization, and relabeling.  It also reiterated the importance of practicing your speech many times and ensuring you have a vast knowledge of the topic so you are well prepared for anything that may come your way. The video also demonstrated how to implement these techniques in real life.   I feel that I have at least a mid level experience level in public speaking so I doubt I will utilize the beginning techniques but I definitely do need to work on my 'practicing'.  I am a very impromptu type of person normally and that is how I normally do my speaking, just to speak..haha.. So my anxiety with all the preparation and outlines that we have to do is pretty high.  I am pretty good about making sure I am very knowledgeable with whatever my topic is so I don't see that being an issue.  The second video particularly went over the issues related to the introduction and conclusion.  I have not, in the past, experienced any problems with wither of these, but being this is a new 'type' of audience, I am hoping I do good.  I do know that these two things are very important in a speech, along with the establishment of your credibility.  This is the part of your speech that grabs  your audience and leaves them thinking far after you have sat down.