This blog post will be discussing the three cures for public speaking fear. We will learn how to recognize the power of our thoughts and how to overcome challenges, so you can step right up and stand at the podium with confidence. It is very possible to stand in front of people you’ve never met and give a great toast.
Fear of public speaking is a very common anxiety. It ranges from nervousness to being completely paralyzed with fear and panic. It is always best to be prepared before you stand to speak. Our blog post today will discuss ways to prepare by finding solutions to combat the fear.
Cures for Public Speaking Fear
- Feel the fear and do it anyway! Don’t avoid speaking opportunities it will get worse
- Practice in front of a mirror or on video and replay with a coach or friend for feedback
- Focus on the present and breathe
Understand your topic and prepare for success:
First and foremost you must understand your topic and feel comfortable speaking on the subject. Being prepared also can mean including any visual aids to help you deliver your topic in a clear and concise manner. As you are preparing to speak, visualize your success and breathe deeply to relax. Congratulate yourself each time you do a good job. Everyone makes mistakes so be easy on yourself and practice, practice, practice. Making mistakes is the only way you can become better so take it easy. Join a support group and this will allow you to be with others having this same public speaking challenge.
What is glossophobia?
Yikes, what’s happening? It should be a breeze, right? Even though you are speaking to your co-workers or presenting at the podium why do you want to cover your face or take off sprinting? You have public speaking fear, plain and simple. Don’t worry, there’s an explanation and it can manifest in other ways too. Public speaking fear can also cause excessive sweating, heart racing, or uncontrollable shaking. It’s actually a medical term known as glossophobia. The feeling of glossophobia is a real fear and it is as scary as the fear of snakes, spiders, and even death.
Here is an article about overcoming public speaking fear by Dr. Harry Croft. In a Digital Journal article, Psychiatrist Dr. Harry Croft offers his 5 keys for overcoming public speaking fear.
- Understand and rethink your stage fright by renaming it from fear to excitement
- Realize that avoiding your fear gives it more power. Enable yourself to face the activity that causes the fear and visualize yourself succeeding.
- Practice your presentation out loud until you are comfortable with the content and confident with your delivery.
- Improve your delivery by being authentically enthusiastic. Be yourself
- Learn from and let go of prior bad experiences and realize that the audience wants you to succeed.
Dr. Croft has appeared as a guest/expert on national and international radio and TV networks and outlets around the world. He is well known for his popular Texas feature, “The Mind is Powerful Medicine.” He has produced commentaries, columns, and articles that appeared in popular publications like Time Magazine, USA Today, and many more. Dr. Harry Croft’ has been successful to comfort and help his audiences build their success and confidence through his breakthrough treatments and effective exercises. Learn more about Dr. Harry Croft
There’s help available to assist with practice, preparation, podium dynamics and speech exercises to build your confidence. Claim your own cures for public speaking by contacting your own personal speech coach. Public Speaking To Go wishes all a Merry Christmas and are using your gifts and blessings to help others too. God Bless all and to all a good night.
