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Thursday, September 3, 2009

Tips on Overcoming Public speaking Fear

If you get a chance for public speaking will you utilize the opportunity or will you escape from it? If the answer is “no”, it is very much essential for you to read this as public speaking gives some improvement opportunities for you and also there are lots of things you can do to overcome public speaking fear.

What can you do if you have the fear of public speaking? Here are some tips to overcome your fear and make your speech very easy and comfortable.

Build up a plan for your public speaking project. Determine what result you need to achieve. Imagine that you are giving speech in effective manner.

Be familiar with the place where you have to present your speech. Be aware of the physical aspects, the mike, the seating, the team, etc.

Ensure you are confident and focused on your speaking commitment when you come into the room. If you feel nervous take deep breath that can make you calm.
Take a deep breath before your start your speech. It will help to lower your heart rate and your tension.

Build up an outlook that your speaking commitment is a “discussion with your listeners,” which creates it more personal.

Don’t stand at the back of stage while you deliver your speech as it separates you from your listeners. Stand to one side of the stage or move around the stage while speaking.

Ensure you make out your listeners by analyzing who will be there when practicing for your public speaking.
Ensure that your notes are very simple to read. Use colors to highlights the points of your speech.
Keep good eye contact with your spectators. This will enhance your “relationship” with your listeners.
Search out a person in the middle of the crowd whom you know well or have a friendly relationship. Take a look at this person, but at the same time have a look at others also.

Try to be positive about queries and if you can not give answer to the questions, admit it and never give any wrong answer. Not knowing an answer provides you a chance to discuss with other people and then retrieve to your listeners shortly with an answer.

Take these public speaking opportunities to learn more and enhance your presentation by utilizing each chance. The added experience will enhance your confidence level.

Seek the help of a coach to advance your public speaking skills.

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