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Your Guide to Public Speaking
Public speaking tips will help a person who has public speaking fear. Most people who have public speaking fears are simply concerned about appearing negative or foolish to an audience. Overcoming these worries will help a public speaker come across as professional, confident, and knowledgeable. Public speaking is one of the top ten fears most people have.
The following tips may help lessen or eliminate public speaking fears.
==> Know What You Are Speaking About - If you are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about your speaking topic, you will be less nervous and fearful.
==> Stay Positive - In the face of anxiety, stay positive. Do not let negative thoughts creep into your mind. Do not let others make you nervous.
==> Be Realistic - Perfection is never possible. Be realistic about your speech. No speech will ever be flawless and perfect.
==> The Audience Wants You To Do Well - Always remember that the audience is on your side. They want you to do your best. They want to be entertained and learn from your speech. Take advantage of their support.
==> Speak, Do Not Read - Public speaking is not about reading. Do not put your head down into a piece of paper. If you have to carry notes, put note cards in order with simple bullet headings to keep you on the subject. Speak to your audience, do not simply read to them.
==> Never Apologize - Do not apologize before your speech for your public speaking skills or for not being as organized as you would wish. Never apologize after your speech if you feel you did not do your best. If you messed up during your speech, do not apologize for that either. Unless you tell your audience you made a mistake by apologizing, most of the time they will not have a clue.
==> The Audience Usually Does Not Know - Just as with apologizing for mistakes, the audience will usually have no idea you are nervous unless you draw attention to it. Do not apologize for nervousness and your audience won't be able to tell.
==> Practice - Practice giving your speech in front of a mirror. As soon as you feel confident, have a friend or family member record you giving your speech. View the recording. You will be surprised how great you come across. If there are any things you do not like, such as certain hand gestures, you will be aware thanks to the video. When you are happy with your video performance, think about a live performance in front of a group of your family and friends.
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