Fear of Public Speaking Guide |
Did you know that the number one fear for most humans, is not the fear of death, but instead it is the fear of public speaking. Can you image being more afraid of talking to people than dying? ...Well maybe you can.
The fear of public speaking is not something we are born with, it is something that develops as a result of society and how it revolves around popularity, embarrassment and overall social standing.
You have been socially conditioned to be afraid of public speaking. However, the good news is that you don’t have to stay afraid. In fact, you are in complete control of your body, your mind and your emotions; nothing can control you or make you afraid of something unless you let it.
Being afraid of public speaking is something that happens to almost everybody and it is also something that you can overcome with the determination to conquer your fear of public speaking.
The rest of this article will share with you 7 steps that you can follow to dominate your fear of public speaking.
- If you want to quite being afraid of public speaking you will first have to take control of your thoughts and change them. You must think happy positive thoughts. This will also help in your delivery of a presentation.
- Do not try to be someone your not. People can see when your being fake, so be yourself. Have confidence in who you are and take that with you to the stage. Be bold and show that you are confident in who you are and what you are presenting.
- Don’t be too hard on yourself. Overcoming your fear of public speaking will take time. Public speaking is a skill that must be practiced in order for it to improve, so don’t be too critical. You are probably improving faster than you think.
- Try and have fun. The next time you have a change to do some public speaking, use it as an opportunity to have some fun. Tell a joke and throw some humor into your presentation.
- You will make mistakes, that how life works, but do not be afraid of making them. It’s okay, just learn from them and move on. Think of your early mistakes as the building blocks of becoming an effective public speaker, because believe me everyone makes mistakes when starting out.
- Stay the course. It is very important that you stick with your goals. You must be determined in order overcome your fear of public speaking.
- Always know in your head and heart that you have what it takes to be a great public speaker. Remember that public speaking is not a gift, it is a skill that must be learned and slowly perfected. So take the extra time and rehearse your speech one more time, practice modulating your voice in the mirror. Every little extra bit you do now will pay of big later down the road.
Following the above seven tips will over time allow you dominate and conquer your fear of public speaking so you can go on an become a dynamic speaker!
Dynamic Speaking Tip #1
While there are times in your life when you need to be cold and distant, public speaking is not one of these times. Passion and warmth are fundamental tools in a dynamic speaker’s toolbox. Let your positive feelings for your subject and your audience bleed through into your presentation and your audience will respond to you as if they were under a spell. |
Dynamic Speaking Tip #2
Remember that practice makes improvement, not perfect. Only by rehearsing your speeches and practicing your skills and delivery techniques will you be able to improve. Do not neglect your practice just because it is not glamorous or is boring. It is the fundamentals that allow you to become a dynamic speaker. |
Dynamic Speaking Tip #3
During your quest to become a dynamic speaker you will also get the opportunity to learn more about yourself, you strengths and your weaknesses. By using that new found knowledge you can then target those areas that you need more work on and improve them until they become a strength. Doing this is one of the secrets of a dynamic speaker’s success. They are always learning. |
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