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The Art of
Public Speaking:
You are not alone when it comes to the fear of public speaking. In fact, public speaking is the one phobia that affects most men and women in every profession and walk of life. The problem with harboring this real perceived fear is that it limits you in ways you can’t imagine. The Limitations Brought By Fear The truth of the matter is that fear of public speaking can hold you back on several levels. Career & Business Relationships Personal Relationships Don’t leap to the conclusion that you will not be successful in your endeavors, both professional and personal, if you have a fear of public speaking. There are numerous individuals who meet with future success despite present poor speaking abilities.
To ignore confronting your fear, you will fail to ascend to the next level of self-development that sets you apart from the pack. Overcoming the fear of public speaking breaks the limitation barriers that bar your way to a higher level of self-confidence. Facing the discomfort of public speaking and learning the Craft of Communication will give you the reinforced foundation from which to build a successful career and rewarding relationships. Do I Have the "Fear Factor"? Except for those who are naturally comfortable in front of an audience, most of us have some level of the Fear Factor. In the application of public speaking, the Fear Factor is the emotional element that interrupts our ability to clearly focus and effectively communicate to a given audience. The emotion - Fear - is what impedes us from communicating in a dynamic manner. Fear is really a combination of different emotions, i.e., timidity, worry, apprehension, and self-doubt. How do we overcome the most basic of emotions? The first step is recognizing the signs of fear as it relates to public speaking. What are the physical, mental, and emotional signals of the Fear Factor? Physical How many of us have experienced a restless night’s sleep the evening before an important job interview, presentation, or booksigning? Has your heart beaten like a brass band just before stepping forward to give a presentation? The discomfort of experiencing physical reactions to the fear of public speaking can be disturbing. The symptoms of physical distress for every speaker are different. Have you experienced or witnessed these physical reactions?
Mental The Fear Factor has a way of interrupting the smooth flow of thoughts from your brain to your mouth. The result is likened to a mental meltdown whereby tension builds because you perceive you are failing in your ability to connect. Fear blockades your typically clear mental processes until you experience symptoms such as:
Emotional The emotional signal is the glue that seals your fate as a nervous speaker. The problem is that as you physically and mentally react to your fear, the emotions begin to wrap the entire public speaking experience into a neat, tight, package. The result is a vicious circle of action-reaction-action. Feelings of being overwhelmed, loss of control, and embarrassment add fuel to the fear symptoms listed above. In the end, you've psyched yourself out of what could have been a positive speaking experience. The memory of the nightmare scrapes at your self-confidence. Every time you are asked to speak, you think of the time you failed. In the end, you've talked yourself out of taking the opportunity to public speak. Keep in mind that all three emotional signals can be experienced the moment you step up to the podium. When you learn the craft of public speaking, you are trained to remain calm and take control of the emotional elements that accompany presentation. In addition, you incorporate the skills that make a public speaker effective thus giving you the self-confidence to succeed. The Fear of Public Speaking - 2 >>>
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