Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking
Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking
According to most studies, people's number one fear is public
speaking. Number two is death. - Jerry Seinfeld
If you have the fear of public speaking, you are not alone. You must first
recognize what fear is. Fear is the anticipation of pain. Is your fear real or
imagined?
Here are some great insights into Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking.
Steps to Overcome Fear of Public Speaking -
1.Fears - The fear of being judged, making a mistake, not measuring up, getting hurt either mentally or physically can get
in the way of a good performance (speech, seminar, sales presentation, etc).
Remember that people in the audience really want you to succeed. Nobody is
standing there hoping you'll be boring or bad. If you are coming from an
authentic place, and you cover the material with clarity, you've won 3/4 of
your inner battle with fear.
2.Learn how to enroll and engage your audience - If you haven't yet taken a professional
development course on public speaking, consider finding a public speaking
training course appropriate for your needs. Learning the art of public speaking
can enhance your results in a boardroom, in a sales presentation, and even
accelerate your climb up the corporate ladder. It is a must-skill for any
executive and/or business owner.
3.Practice - Find business organizations, networks, and clubs in your area (such as Toastmasters) that can afford you the
opportunity to practice. Remember to choose topics that you are already an
expert on. Speaking on a topic that you are not familiar with will increase
your stress, and impede on your performance.
4.Use recording software - Record everything on your PC/laptop.
Review it to see where you can improve. Have speaking pros attend your live
presentation to give you feedback. Allow yourself the opportunity to learn more
every time you go out.
5. Remember, even the top professionals learn something new every single time
they go out!
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