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I’m the type of stutterer who says never let it stop You. I would initially say just not letting it stop you is what You do. But I understand. Try saying something before it. Almost develop A script...
i dont know what kind of stutter you have, but for me - and for you, as you've mentioned - the more 'against the grain' i'm pushing, the more gridlock i face. it's hard to have a concrete discussion o...
Need tips for speech block with upcoming presentation.
Need tips for speech block with upcoming presentation. I have had a speech block for a while now. Its not too serious, most of the times in normal conversation it doesn't affect anything. However, som...
In college I studied architecture and industrial design. At the end of the semester we had to present our projects to the class, professor, and often other professionals who had sponsored the criteria...
When I had to do a presentation in college I would write down my entire speech and read it out loud to the class. It really helped me a TON....
No reason you cannot do this. Stutter is manageable. Practice, in front of a friendly audience, even 1 or 2 people. Slow down until you think your are talking too slow. That will be just right. You wi...
I'm in a financial leadership role at my company that requires a lot of phone calls and meetings. One thing that has helped me is finding a quiet space with limited background noise. One of the things...
I am in a financial leadership position in my company. I run into blocks all the time on the phone, and really need a private place to speak on the phone (without distraction and background noise). ...
All of the time. And often times I said the first sentence fine because I planned and rehearsed it in my head, and “timed” it before coming out of my mouth. Being asked to repeat it screws me up....
Don't have notes just have an idea of the message you want to get across and have power point slides with bullet points instead. Then have questions on every few slides and let the audience do some ta...
Hey OP, thanks for sharing - I identified with a lot of your stuttering experiences and even some of the life ones. Good on you for putting yourself out there - with AA, with counselling, for going b...
YOU ARE 100% !! I practiced every day for months and years in front of a mirror and reading out loud. The confidence you build by religiously practicing these tips greatly increases fluency. Take i...
I certainly hope i dont get a job like that. They're gonna fire my the next day 😂. But thanks for this. I will try the mirror thing but just to afraid to call ppl rn. Hopefully I'll get the confidenc...
Ohhh, I see... Sorry, I must have misunderstood the question. Well, as a temporary solution for presentations, it can be a good idea, if you can make it work!...
Well I don't mean this as a permanent solution. Just something to use in certain events where you're required to talk. Like presentations....
i've never gone the prescription route, though i've been in your shoes before. one skill that i've built up over time is actually probably less a skill and more the understanding and acceptance that i...
Take it from a 49 yo stutterer. I had the same group job interview (they call it panel interviews in hospitals) and when I walked in I disclosed my stutter before I greeted the 5 panel members. Th...
Landed a job interview
Landed a job interview Hello, recently I’ve landed a job interview for a job that I’ve always dreamed of as a child. I do not want to screw this up as it’s probably a once in a life time opportunity. ...
"Setting off" a stutter?
"Setting off" a stutter? My friend and I both have a stutter that we can control pretty well most of the time. However when I get too excited or energetic / passionate about something I tend to start ...
What have you done to get over phone anxiety?
What have you done to get over phone anxiety? So, I'm a 28 year old mum. I have major phone anxiety, I started to get over it a couple of years ago but then a real bad call with my doctors office kind...