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The Art of
Public Speaking:
The Basis of Your Fear If one is to overcome the fear of something, one must identify the root of the fear. In the application of the fear to public speaking, why do most people fear doing a presentation? Each individual can share a different set of reasons, but the root of the fear always stems back to an experience, lack of control, concern of failure or perception of oneself. To acknowledge the basis of your fear may take some soul searching. Ask
yourself the tough questions.
You can address your fears when you know why you are afraid or overly nervous. This searching for the root of your fear can be difficult. You may have to address feelings or experiences that are unpleasant. We encourage you to face your fears and accept them. The mind is a powerful instrument, and you can overcome any obstacle you are determined to conquer. The Numbers Don’t Matter Here is another perspective to consider when addressing the fear of public speaking. From a strictly objective, rational perspective, the fear of speaking to a group is all in your mind. Consider this exercise. Suppose you are slated to give a brief presentation on how you create believable characters in a novel. Prior to your talk, you chat with a group of four guests about your latest book, events in the news, etc. Following your discussion, you are requested to come to the platform and do your presentation. Now you find yourself behind the podium peering down at the four guests to whom you were speaking earlier. Would you be nervous? What’s the difference between speaking to the group of four people then walking to podium and speaking to that same group? In reality, there is NO difference. There are elements a seasoned speaker would employ to make his presentation more effective, but the principle is the same. Public speaking is a mind game in your head no matter how many sets of eyes rest upon your face. Once you accept that nothing catastrophic (the world will keep spinning) is going to happen to you whether you fail at a speech or not, you can get past the numbers. Whether you are speaking to four individuals or a thousand, the application remains. The numbers don’t matter. Exercise Your Mind The best way to overcome the fear of speaking is simply to do it. Not unlike the repetitive conditioning of a weightlifter, you can exercise your mind to recognize your fears and build confidence by giving presentations and speeches. As you learn the Craft of Communication, you will obtain the building blocks to meet the heights of your success.
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