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7 deadly fears of public speaking
1.
2. Public speaking is the process and act
of speaking or giving a lecture to a
group of people in a structured,
deliberate manner intended to inform,
influence , or entertain the listening
audience.
Public speaking is commonly understood
as face-to-face speaking between individuals
and audience for the purpose of communication.
3. According to the research conducted by several
people the number one fear among people is
public speaking.
4. More than 75% of the people have fear
and anxiety towards public speaking.
But what makes us SO
AFRAID???
5. Any doubt you feel will show in your
speech.
So when you doubt yourself, your
audience will too.
Research your topic thoroughly to
ensure you know what you’re talking
about.
6.
7. Tame your nervous beast through
preparation.
Gather a few friends,sit them
down,and go through the motions.
Always make sure they ask
questions.
8.
9. “And another point I want to bring up
was….uh…so…”
BLANK.
We’ve all been there:that moment of
akward silence when you forget what
you’re going to say next.
Memorizing a basic outline for your
speech helps you remember your next
points.
10.
11. You can’t always count on
technology.
Nothing can throw confidence and
preparation out the window like a
presentation malfunction.
Arrive early to the venue and test
your presentation before you
present.
12.
13. You can’t control how the audience
behaves,but you control your emotions.
Develop a thick skin and remember to
always put your best foot forward.
If a joke sinks,brush it off and keep
going.
14.
15. If you’re sheduled to speak for 45
minutes,time yourself to finish five
minutes early for Q & A’S.
You can recover from a tangent if
necessary.
Get a feel for how long you want to
spend talking about each concept
before you start to present.
16.
17. The unavoidable fear that something
may go wrong,and a lot of times,it
does.
An audience member can ask you a
question you’re unable to answer, or
you could get negative reactions from
the entire audience.
Have a recovery plan for the failed
jokes,tough questions,glitches in
18.
19. And The Most Important Thing To
Understand About Public Speaking ?
It’s All IN YOUR HEAD
So Don’t Let Your Fears Get In The
Way Of A Great Speech Or An
Oppurtunity To Share Ideas.