Dr Preeti Chitkara

“Great Speakers aren’t born, they’re trained: Public Speaking is a Skill developed through experience & learning!!” I remember when I was in class X, I was selected to speak in the morning assembly of my school on the topic “Stop chasing happiness and it will follow you!!” I was extremely excited but equally full of anxiety as I had never been on the stage before that. However, I prepared well and reached the school stage on the D-day. While on the stage, I confidently wished “Good Morning” to all and begun with my speech but it seemed as if I was tongue tied, I could not utter a single word. I don’t know what happened, my vision became blurred and I started trembling in my boots. My teachers prompted me to see the paper, I had in my hand but I could not understand anything. At last I had to say “Sorry” and I climbed down the stage, embarrassed. I can never forget that day!! And today, if you ask me to speak in front of Lacs of people, I’m ready, anytime! This transformation

      “ I t is not the strongest of the species, nor the most intelligent that survives.It is the one that is the most adaptable to change. ”   KIET Group of Institutions offered a Webinar Series “Empower India Empower Youth” to enhance the knowledge & skill-set of the students of the esteemed schools. Through this webinar series they endeavored to add value to the lives of the students and engage them through productive & constructive thought process. Dr Preeti Chitkara , Manager IA at KIET addressed the students of GD Goenka School during the webinar on the topic ' How to overcome stage fear! ' on 29th MAY'20 for students of 10th, 11th and 12th class.   At the outset, the session commenced with Ms. Vandana Midha, Principal G.D. Goenka School as she welcomed the speaker and the participants. Then after Dr. Chitkara shared the nuances of developing confidence to speak on the stage effectively. The feedback received from the students and teachers was quite en