Speaking in Public

Everyone can speak but not everyone can do speaking in public, even for an orator. Sometimes he doesn’t perform perfectly. Trembling, nervous, and speechless are some things normally happening in public speaking.

So, can we overcome this problem? If there’s a will there’s a way. Nothing’s impossible to stand and speak in front of the audience successfully. I mean as long as we seriously try hard and practice more often, almost any skill can be acquired including speaking in public.

Okay, I really want to be able to speak self-confidently in public even they all are my friends but I am so frightened. What should I do? Take it easy. There are some ways to overcome the fear of speaking. By doing what are suggested here, I hope you can express your extraordinary ideas, actually, without trembling with fear.

1. Understand your fears and put them in their place.
Just remember that, in fact, most audiences are friendly. They will be happy if you succeed on the stage. A certain amount of anxiety, basically, can help us do better than if we are completely relaxed. When you feel some fear in waiting to appear before an audience, that’s okay as long as you put it in its proper place.

2. Proper preparation overcomes much of the fear of speaking.
A speaker can be speechless. This sometimes is frightened him at the time he has to say something. He doesn’t know what to say. This condition can be avoided by selecting a simple and familiar topic. The next step is preparing and practicing thoroughly. How about if I have to deliver unfamiliar and complicated topic for me? Do the same, prepare well and keep practicing. Trust me, you will stand before your audience with more confidence because you know well what to say. Nothing must be frightened, is it?

3. Control your fears as you present your speech.
Breathe deeply and then swallow before you start speaking. Yawn several times. Press the fingertips of your hands together. Then walk at a normal pace to the place where you will be speaking. Pause. Arrange your notes. Look at the audience. Make sure your weight is balanced on both feet. Press the balls of your feet against the floor. Then begin your speech.

4. Concentrate on your speech
As you speak, concentrate on what you are saying and on how the audience is reacting. Speak with physical vigor. Move in a manner appropriate to what you are saying.

5. Involve your audiences
Audiences can turn to be bored while you are speaking as if they’re facing and listening to the radio broadcasting something dull and confusing. So, try to involve your audience and choose so interesting topic that they are awake during your speaking.

6. Be familiar with speaking before audience
Seek out opportunities to speak to different kinds of audiences. As you become more used to being before people, it will be easier to turn your tensions into behavior that will help you.

Are you ready to be public speaking superstar now?