Be a More Confident Public Speaker

okay just get up on that podium all right I'm here I was easy now I just need to oh my gosh how many people are in the audience one hundred a thousand don't count okay I can do this I'm gonna focus on my notes what did I have written down again uh hello my okay if this sounds like your worst nightmare you're not alone actually you're one of the estimated 70% of the population that has an intense fear of public speaking and that's okay because on today's webcast we've got our triple p method that will get you through and get you calm during that next oral report and keep your breakfast where it belongs you ready many polls list public speaking as the most commonly reported phobia among Americans it's called glass of phobia meaning literally fear of the tongue a study by Texas Christian University tested 48 women and 48 men enrolled in a public speaking class and found that those who exhibited high trait anxiety had the most physical symptoms of distress when speaking publicly so what if you're the kind of person whom any bit of social acrobatics is tantamount to entering a lion's den hey calm down okay I'm just kidding but seriously calm down all right we've got our Triple P method that'll get you through that next public speaking game pause and print this well-cast worksheet step 1 prepare prepare prepare we said it three times because it's that important there are two things that go into being prepared number one knowing your subject backwards and forwards to knowing exactly how you're gonna present it step by step in your webcast worksheet write down the major points that you want to get across to the audience get the ideas out of your head and onto the paper and the next column to the right start ordering these points in a logical manner arguing your point to the audience and wanting them over is like a boxing match first start with some fancy footwork a fact or an anecdote that will hook the audience in and get them to pay attention to you then throw a couple of swings supporting evidence for your argument stance personal stories something that will start to convince the audience that you're taking control and finally the knock out a landing blower statements that's memorable convincing and sums up your speeches position all right step two posture and physicality a key part of keeping your anxiety Abbaye while giving your speech is knowing what to do with your body before your speech avoid large meals or dairy products which will make you feel like you need to clear your throat incessantly bring a bottle of water onstage if you're allowed don't be afraid to take sips throughout your speech it'll keep your voice natural and it gives you a moment to pause and regain your composure if needed stand naturally not too stiff or slumped good posture will help you breathe and speak easier and it'll let your audience know that you calm and in control step 3 pander to your audience the best public speakers know how to work the room don't be completely serious and unless the occasion calls for it don't read entirely out the cards keep it natural cadence and pace throw a joke or a side in it'll draw in a laugh if there's a silence then turn that into a joke stay natural self effacing and the audience will be on your side let's recap you rather face a poisonous reptile than public speak huh well follow the well cast treble p checklist prepare extensively for your speech know your content backwards and forwards and figure out the absolute best way to present it and a went over your audience watch your posture and physicality this includes everything from standing naturally to breathing from your diaphragm in Panda to you audience keep them in the palm of your hand and with an easy demeanor natural cadence and of course jokes tweet us at watch webcast email us at watch webcast at gmail.com or leave a comment down below we'll see you next time you

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Keywords: Wellcast, public, speaking, speech, intro, main body, conclusion, talking points, Introduction, supporting evidence, barf, throwing up, fear, public speaking, speak, tips, anxiety, techniques, dairy, posture, jokes, success

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Length: 4min 39sec (279 seconds)

Published: Fri Dec 14 2012