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My trick is to speak slowly and have a set of pre-determined lines to recite (like in a theater performance or acting in a movie)...

I would suggest practicing a lot. Something that helped me was putting periods on my notes so I knew a firm spot to take a breath and not trip over my words. If you want you can also mention your stu...

viva tips for a stutterer

viva tips for a stutterer i have viva tests coming up and i need some advice to speak fluently and without hesitation in front of some students and a teacher...

Thanks for your input. Much appreciated. I have tried these last 2 years as hard as I can By taking my stutter as a top sport. I practice like a top athlete. reading out loud and recording my self. It...

I would tell the professor beforehand, maybe at their office hours. Ask your professor if you can go first. You don’t want to be sitting and waiting letting the anxiety build. There is something to be...

I killed my speech

I killed my speech Remember the vomit? Well I went in for another rehearsal where I didn't do so well. It had less to do with fluency than with content. My speech was kind of all over the place and...

In interviews, have you tried bringing it up in your introduction/before the interview starts? It can boost confidence and make you have more direct eye contact. Usually employers like to see someone ...

Some other great advice on here, practice, know what you’re going to say, leave the difficult words for q&a. In my experience though the best way to combat anxiety based stuttering is to get rid o...

One of my life's biggest regrets was allowing someone to get the better of me when I was in grad school. I was pretty much in the same boat as you working for someone who was very "image conscious." S...

Essentially cultural history, I’m going to be focusing on cultural dynamics between Europe and the Roma people. I talked to an advisor who said that there would never be problems, but I’m still a litt...

As a scientist stuttering myself I can say: don't worry. I have never ever received negative feedback from fellow scientists, organizational staff, (potential) customers or other people involved in co...

My university is all about image and it’s kind of a worry of mine. I know they can’t legally stop me but I am a little worried they will discourage it. ...

I've been there. Like others said, practice the crap out of the presentation and make sure you know the technical aspects so you only have to focus on the vocal aspect. Take your time and monitor your...

I practice. Presentation is planned, memorized, practiced in my head, then out loud, then in the mirror, then in front of a friend or coworker, then in the space I will give it . Not having to think a...

Practice by yourself in a mirror. Say a word starting with the trouble letter *very slowly*. Feel what muscles you have to use when you say that letter. Another thing is to do an easy onset. Breathe...

Told a very long and terrible joke to a crowd of over 70 people, impromptu- KILLED IT!

Told a very long and terrible joke to a crowd of over 70 people, impromptu- KILLED IT! So in anticipation for my big speech I have been really getting out of my comfort zone to build confidence. On Mo...

After you guys finish the presentation. Read over it a few times. Then read it out loud a couple of more times. Then ask if your group mates if they wouldn’t mind sitting down while you do a mock pres...

Practice your presentation so that you are comfortable enough with the content so that you can focus on the speech. You sound like your stutter is mild, so you shouldn't have a hard time being confide...

Would it help to give your self a buffer before your name? For example, I used to work at the Home Depot, answering phones at the service desk. I would always say "Thank you for calling the Home Depot...

I notice that when I give myself time to rehearse, I stutter more. When I rehearse and breathe more before someone picks up as the phone rings I stutter like I’ve never stuttered before. Full on, out ...