How to Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking

☆Before the Speech-Get Prepared

Practice. This is so important! Practice out loud and practice in front of a mirror. If you have friends that you are comfortable reading in front of, practice with them.

Listen to speeches. Get on Youtube and listen to the speeches of others. Many of us learn visually and sometimes, the reason why we get so nervous when we have to speak publicly is because we are not sure if we are doing it right. Watch different speeches and learn how it is done.

Before your presentation, make sure you have everything ready. Being prepared means knowing who your audience is, remembering your message, arriving early to setup, bringing everything you need with you. When you know you have everything, you are confident.

☆During the Speech

Pause. Believe it or not, putting Short pauses in your presentation is one of the hallmarks of a skilled and good presenter. Using a pause, not long, 2-3 seconds is more than enough, between major points and questions gives you time to take a breath; you'll think better. And allow your listener to digest your strong messages and catch up and come along for the rest of the ride.

Smile. This is the most powerful non-verbal gesture. You can almost always smile, even in a serious speech. Your smile invites your audience to join your positive and happy energy. And this is a great way to cover your nervousness.

Body Language. In public speaking or a presentation, your body can be an effective tool for adding emphasis and clarity to your words. Positive body language signals can show confidence sincerity and even enthusiasm. Also, people can never know how you feel if you used the proper body language.

Remember that it’s normal to get nervous about public speaking. Slight nervous motivates you to prepare a

nd rehearse and you’ll be a more effective speaker. A totally relaxed speaker is unlikely to show passion. So don’t fight your nerves, control them, make friends with them, and use them to make you a better public speaker.

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