Tell me about a time when you were really nervous to do something, and how did it turn out?

I really do not cope with public speaking at all. What I have found makes it much better for me, is to comment that I am a little nervous and then continue. I find that once the first few moments are over I get quite confident.

I take the focus off me and focus on the audience. I understand that people are there to hear my words, not examine me, it is about the content not about me.

I have never had a work related anything become a total bumbling mess, and you won’t either. I would bet money on it. I know you are prepared and have a strong knowledge base on the material. You need to have as much confidence as they have in you. In the morning before you leav take the Wonder Woman stance, head up, back straight, hands on hips, and know you are ready!

My most nervous times have been going to doctors for my chronic illness and the majority of the time it has turned out dissappointing and extremely upsetting. Once in a while it turns out good and I am shocked.

Anything related to the Law and Courts.
Answer any questions short and to the point and offer nothing more.
Ask specific questions.
There are usually specific protocalls and court procedures so it will be pretty straightforward.
If you have something to say that is important concentrate on that messege that you want heard in court and everything will turn out OK.
I did that when many years ago I had to present a case 9 stolden goods) against a person.
I answered yes and no questions just simple like that and did not elaborate.
It ended Ok I got my stuff back.and without any more court time.

@Inspired_2write No, I won’t be questioned on the stand. I’ll be representing Probation/Parole in actually presenting a probation violation case to a judge. I have to tell him about the offender’s case, current violations, and the state’s recommendation (ie. revocation of the suspended sentence). Yes and no won’t cut it, I’m afraid.

I’d be nervous taking the stand to be questioned, but this is a bit different. I’ve been to these hearings numerous times, but I’ve never presented.

The judge told our court agent thy he can’t wait to chew me up and spit me back out, so I think he’ll be giving me a hard time to make sure I know what I’m talking about.

@livelaughlove21
I guess you could try a dry run an anticipate questions etc
Much like a reporter would.
the 5 W’s What , Where,When,and Why?
How?
Once all of these are answered what else could they ask?
Keep it simple:
As in your outline:
1.Offenders case
2. Current Violations.
3. States Recommendations.
Stick to that format as you mentioned.
Good Luck.

I was a nervous wreck when I reported for my first day of my first semester of student teaching. I had no idea what to expect of my cooperating teacher, the job, the kids, any of it. As the day drew nearer I got more and more nervous! Once I got there I just kind of (figurative of course) dove in and got to it. I pretended that I was completely confidant and knew exactly what to expect. I ended up loving that cooperating teacher, the library, and the students. It was a great experience. I am even less nervous now as I am getting ready to start my second semester.

You have been to school for this, you have been trained, and you will kick some ass! Good luck!

When I was about 23 I stepped up on a stage and sang in public, for a real audience, for the very first time. I was nervous as hell and I murdered the song but I loved the experience, and carried on singing (in folk clubs) for the next 22 years.

Then I started testosterone, my voice changed and now I can’t sing any more, and I really miss it.

Beauty pageant at age 13, I repeated myself in fright “I want to be a teacher”, walked calmly off. You’ll be great!!

Pics, pics, pics!!!

Well the topper on my list, and I expect this will top the list for the remainder of my life, was going into surgery to get my colon out. Big, irreversible life decision. I’m lucky to say that it was the best decision of my life though. I’m healthy now!

Another one that comes to mind was taking my driver’s test for the second time, at age 20. I was/am a nervous driver and the first time I took the test was fairly traumatic because the examiner was very rude to me and made me feel like a piece of shit. It was a long time before I could even imagine trying again. But I did, and I finally passed, and it felt awesome to get that saga behind me.