Conquering fearsofspeakinginpublic

Conquering fearsofspeakinginpublic

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  Conquering Fears of Speakingin Public
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  Common Public Speaking Fears •Boring the audience to sleep • Burping uncontrollably • Teeth chattering • People laughing at them • Tripping on the way up to the stage • Others?
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  10 Steps toReduce Speaking Fears
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  1. Know theRoom • Arrive early and walk around the room. • Stand up front by lectern or podium. • Test out the microphone if using one. • Walk around where the audience will be seated. • Walk from where you will be seated to the place where you will be speaking.
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  2. Know theAudience • Try to greet some of the audience and chat with them. • Friends are easier to talk to than a group of strangers.
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  3. Know YourMaterial • Speak about things you know or that interest you. • Study your material until you know it. • Practice your speech.
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  4. Learn Howto Relax • Sit comfortably with your back straight. • Breathe in slowly, hold your breath for 4 to 5 seconds, and then slowly exhale. • To relax your facial muscles, open your mouth wide and eyes wide, and then close them tightly. Pause and open them again.
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  5. Visualize Yourself Speaking •Imagine yourself walking confidently to the lectern. • Imagine yourself speaking, your voice loud, clear, and assured. • When you visualize yourself as successful, you will be successful.
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  6. Realize PeopleWant You to Succeed • Audiences want speakers to be interesting, informative, and entertaining. • They want you to succeed, not to fail.
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  7. Don't Apologizefor Being Nervous • Most nervousness does not show. • If you don't say anything, nobody may notice.
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  8. Concentrate onYour Message • Your nervous feelings will ease as you focus your attention away from your fears. • Concentrate on your message and your audience, not yourself.
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  9. Turn Nervousnessinto Positive Energy • The same nervous energy that causes stage fright can be an asset to you. • Transform this energy into vitality and enthusiasm in delivering your speech.
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  10. Gain Experience •Experience builds confidence and reduces anxieties. • Volunteer to speak when possible to build your confidence.
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  Meeting Roll Call •As the roll is read, have each member stand and give an audible response to a question. • Options to consider – What is your favorite 4-H project? – What is your favorite dessert? – What do you like best about 4-H?
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  Demonstrations & Illustrated Talks
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  Demonstrations and illustrated talkscan help members • Gain self-confidence, • Learn to speak before a group, • Increase knowledge about a project, • Develop leadership skills, • Learn to organize materials in a logical sequence, and • Develop skill in putting words and actions together.