More help with public speaking

@dickyadams Richard Adams

There have been lots of hits, reads and downloads of my Previous presentation on Public Speaking. I have been asked to do more, so here it is.

It’s really all about a lack of self-confidence

Headline Coping Strategies

Know what you want. Set a clear objective about what you want your listener(s) to know, or do at the end.

Concentrate on the listener, Who are you speaking to, and why?

Create a solid narrative structure and strong story

Emphasize their needs and be prepared to say “I don’t know” if a difficult question comes up

Anxiety

The major sources or triggers of

speech anxiety

are;

Lack of preparatio

n

The fear of making

mistakes

Concerns about

appearance

Projections about a lack of

audience interest,

and

Lack of previous

experience public

speaking

Anxiety can go away

So, practice!

You can become more low-trait because we DO get used to the context of public speaking by doing more.

'I was so nervous when I started but by the time I finished it wasn't so bad. I even wished I had more time,‘

People with low-trait anxiety get nervous before speaking but begin to relax once they get started.

People who are anxious by nature -- what psychologists call high-trait anxiety -- show the most symptoms of anxiety when speaking in public.

Psychological tipsPeople follow

leaders. Audiences happily put

you in charge so act like it.

Audiences read people.

Make your intro work – tell them what you will cover and why; it will give you time to get over nerves

and act ass a reminder for you too.

They look at your stance.

Try to look positive, don’t grip onto the lectern and

look scared. Let your hands move.

Practice how you sound.

Monotony and non stop delivery fail every time.

Insert pauses and let your voice go up and down.

Emotions . Look like your are an

enthusiast, your audience will react more positively

Audiences are more strongly affected

by listening .Visuals should support what you’re saying.

References www.psychologyinaction.org www.slideheroes.com www.webmd.com www.appliedsportpsych.org www.stylist.co.uk www.michaelhyatt.com www.psychologytoday.com www.mrmediatraining.com

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