Many of you would like to avoid this problem entirely by finding some excuses. Whether we study or work, we will need to speak in public to get certain tasks accomplished or make our ideas heard. It could be your project presentation in class or doing a welcome speech at the School Annual Day functions or it could be attending an interview, eventually you will have to face the music. It’s also difficult to get very far, either professionally or socially, without being able to speak well in public.
Research shows that public speaking is the number one fear for most people and death is number two! So, at a funeral, many people would rather be the one in the coffin than the one who has to give the eulogy! From sweaty palms to cracking voices, speaking publicly can be terrifying, yet it is a crucial skill to be acquired. The truth about public speaking, however, is that it does not have to be stressful. If you rightly understand the hidden causes of public speaking stress, and if you keep just a few key principles in mind, speaking in public will soon become a fulfilling experience for you. Public speaking can be scary the first few times, but people who speak often have a few tricks that help improve their performance. They know how to prepare a winning speech, deliver it with maximum impact, and leave a lasting impression on the audience.
Although I am now as comfortable with a microphone on stage as I am in my own living room, that wasn’t always true. To be honest, until only a few years ago, I was petrified to talk in front of any sized group. Today, I love to teach/train, talk at Toastmaster clubs, church groups and other social groups. So what has changed? Did I take any medication before heading out to speak? No. My beliefs changed, and a whole new world of opportunities opened up for me.
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