On this day, I covered communication apprehension.

1. Introduction to Public Speaking
February 2, 2012

2.  I’m here for all of you!

3.  More people fear public speaking than
DEATH
 CA = fear or anxiety associated with real or
anticipated communication

4. Contributing factors:
 Trait anxiety = avoid speaking in public
 Situation anxiety=avoid speaking to certain
groups
 Unrealistic self-expectation = want perfect
performance
 Fear peer evaluation = fear of criticism

5.  Be “into” your topic
 Prepare!
 Visualize success
 Practice

6.  Know the audience & setting
 “Listen” to your audience
 Welcome some ‘healthy’ anxiety
 Deal with mishaps & move on
 Know YOU!!!!!!

9. Introduction to Public Speaking
February 2, 2012