Tuesday, October 09, 2007

3 Ways To Overcome Your Public Speaking Fears

I am going to show you three specific ways to overcome your public speaking fears, but first you need to believe that the fear and nervousness you are experiencing CAN be overcome.

1.It is normal to be nervous and even fearful before getting up to speak in public.
Most great actors feel nervous before going on stage; world class athletes are nervous before a big event so don't feel that you have to be fearless!

2.Work out where your fear of public speaking comes from.
With most people it is a fear of appearing foolish - nobody wants to look daft - so preparation is the key. Your self-esteem is a powerful mantle and you don't want to lower it by exposing yourself to laughter or ridicule.

3. The audience knows nothing of your fears;
Audiences like this have seen many speakers before and are looking forward to hearing your speech. Because they are 'neutral' all you need to do is hide your nervousness and act the part of an accomplished speaker.

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