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Build public speaking confidence – "Scout the territory"

One of the most valuable antidotes to the fear of public speaking and public speaking nerves is to be prepared.

Preparedness and its relation to confidence covers many aspects.

And one of the most powerful is what I call “scouting the territory.”

If at all possible, arrive at the venue early and make it your own. Walk the walk you will make to the stage or lectern. Walk around the room and make yourself comfortable with your surroundings.

Make sure any equipment is prepared and become familiar with how it will work for you and your speech, and what the options are.

If the room could be set up better to suit your presentation, then organize to have that done, if possible.

The most important thing is to feel comfortable with those surroundings ... feel confident walking, standing, looking. later, when you are visualizing our presentation, you can include that feeling of confidence as you visualise yourself in the surroundings where you will present. Visualise the confident walk. Visualise yourself confidently using the space. And visualise yourself confidently presenting, and successfully incorporating any equipment.

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Conquer the fear of public speaking

Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking

Let's begin by hearkening back to a time when Romans considered it to be good sport to feed Christians to the lions. One day, the festivities had been going as usual when a strange thing happened. The Christian in the arena whispered something to the lion. The lion then turned tail and slunk away.

The crowd was amazed. The Emperor was impressed. He let it be known that he would spare the Christian's life if the man would reveal the secret of what he had said to the lion.

The Christian was brought before the Emperor. In a powerful voice, he said, "I told him he would have to say a few words after dinner."

The lion's reaction should not surprise anyone who has been asked to "say a few words." If you are like most people, a jolt of adrenaline courses through your body, your heart beats a bit faster, and your breathing becomes shallow. It's possible, too, that your palms get sweaty, your knees feel like Jell-O, and your mind goes blank.

Some years ago, The Sunday Times of London published a list of people's greatest fears. The fear of public speaking took first place, while "death" placed seventh. Though I don't really believe that most people would rather die than speak, I have had clients say to me, "But you only die once!"

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10 Sure-Fire Steps To Take The Fear Out Of Public Speaking

Do you "feel the fear" when asked to do some public speaking?

Public speaking is still one of our greatest fears and it turns grown men and women into nervous wrecks. The mere thought of it turns our tongue to cotton wool, causes our internal plumbing to act up and turns our knees to jelly.

Well, there's no need for all of this because help is at hand. All you need to remember are your P's and Q's. Let's start with the P's .... http://bit.ly/r1vKFB

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Negative Automatic Thoughts (NATs): Ways to Deal With NATs at the Time of Public Speaking

According to cognitive theorists, our thinking process can be divided into three levels and they are referred to as negative automatic thoughts (NATs). The negative thoughts are hidden beneath our core beliefs, assumptions or principles. NATs are also said to be the string of consciousness. These ideas are experienced by a person in a particular kind of situation leading to emotional distress. A person can become aware of these ideas or thoughts by asking questions like "what your mind is thinking"?

Many times our mind triggers fears and anxieties in relation to a particular situation that actually has little or no significance in reality. For instance, an experienced public speaker who had been performing excellent for many years, he may all of a sudden feel dreaded that what if he forgets his speech in the middle of the event. He knows that it's not the first time he will be giving a public speech but somehow this gets triggered out. But as our mind can create these negative feelings, it can also overcome them.

How is this applicable to a public speaker? You as a public speaker can overcome negative feelings that you experience at the time of public speaking. You can transform the fearful thoughts into positive ones following simple steps.

1. Become aware of your negative feelings or emotions: Most of these thoughts occur at mind's subconscious, so taking them to conscious level is important. By being conscious of these thoughts, you can turn them into positive thoughts. Repeat words that boost your confidence, such as "I am a good speaker and people want to hear me. I will share my experience and skill and have an excellent time." By doing this, you will reinforce your positive emotions.

2. Visualize your success at public speaking: Evoke your imaginative power, shut your eyes and visualize yourself at the place, addressing audience. Imagine them agreeing to your points and smiling at you. Picture yourself as delivering your speech with confidence, passion, and clarity and with a smile on face. At the end, imagine all of them giving you a standing ovation or a loud applause. Imagine them coming to you after the event is over to say you thanks for giving such a wonderful speech.

3. Prepare yourself physically for the event: Hum any of your favorite songs while going for the final presentation. Take deep breaths. Massage your back, neck, chest and shoulders and continue doing deep breathing. It will relax your tension and stop it from affecting your voice.

Author, Prerana Maheshrajka is a Senior Content developer at ARSWebTech. http://www.arswebtech.com

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Beat Your Nerves and Communicate at Your Best in Any Situation

The Confident Speaker: Beat Your Nerves and Communicate at Your Best in Any Situation

Harrison Monarth

EAN:978-0071481496
Format: Paperback
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
Published in: United States
Published: April 2007

Banish the fear of public speaking and become a world-class communicator - in a meeting of five, or at a conference of a thousand. Combining breakthrough research on how to conquer speaking anxieties with battle-tested strategies, Larina Kase and Harrison Monarth will give you the confidence and skills to become a world-class speaker in any situation. Using real-world scenarios and powerful tools, the authors help you banish your fear of public speaking and unleash your innate powers of persuasion. 'Packed with simple, enjoyable, workable ways to overcome speaking anxiety and project a strong persona' - Dottie Walters, C.S.P., author of "Speak and Grow Rich". => http://bit.ly/iF2mP3

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How to conquer the fear of public speaking & other coronary threats

This book is an antacid for knots, butterflies and pains which often accompany public speaking efforts. Text includes personal prescriptions for confidence, success and happiness from Zig Ziglar, Erma Bombeck, Hugh Downs, Cary Grant, Ann Landers, Rod McKuen, Norman Vincent Peale and others. It tells how to eliminate anguish, frustration and embarrassment when speaking in public. This is a classic by an award-winning speaker and it gives step-by-step instructions for healthier self-esteem through better oral communications.
His favorite quote for those who are afraid to accept the challenges of public speaking came from former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt: “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”

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Be a ROCK STAR Presenter (Pt 1 of 3)

Success in today’s world comes down to your ability to sell your ideas, expand your influence and enroll others into a worthy mission or cause. That means you need to learn to present. In this 3-part series I will outline some key ideas to help you become a ‘rock star’ at it.

By the way, EVERYBODY is a public speaker. Maybe you’re presenting your ideas at an office meeting, interviewing for a new job, pitching your argument for why a new piece of office equipment is needed or trying to convince your friends which movie should win the Oscar. Whatever the situation, being able to speak effectively in public is essential to success. => http://bit.ly/eaJF9Z

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This week's media – Speaking Without Fear or Nervousness

This is an audiocassette. Do you still have a cassette player? If you do, and you want some tips on overcoming your nerves .....

Speaking Without Fear or Nervousness

by Helen Sutton

"Those who cringe at the thought of public speaking may be passing up golden opportunities to showcase their professional expertise and personal talents. This audio program will help listeners take a bold step toward conquering their anxieties once and for all. They'll uncover self-defeating thoughts, and replace them with positive expectations. Listeners get trusty tips to help them deal with their physical symptoms. Plus they'll learn practice techniques that help build confidence."

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Friday freebie – overcome public speaking nerves

Are you crippled by nerves or fear of public speaking? Don't be. There are heaps of ways to overcome those nerves, to face and conquer the fear. This free eBook will give you a broad range and some quotations and ideas to help. Just email me and I will send you a copy.