Meagan writes, "Lately I have had to give a great deal of impromptu presentations. When called upon, I get extremely anxious and words do not flow the way I want them to."

Even the most experienced speakers must deal with a butterfly or two, when they are totally unprepared.

In order to be an experienced and prepared impromptu speaker, follow these tips:

• 1) Be prepared. Anticipate the possibility that you will be called on and mentally form a few thoughts.

• 2) Take the techniques learned in preparing a presentation, such as, stand when possible and use these in an impromptu situation.

• 3) Organize your thoughts around information that you already possess.

• 4) Know your audience. Observe what is going on around you and respond to it.

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