How To Deal With Performance Anxiety (Public Speaking)
In surveys done about people…apos;s greatest fears public speaking is often rated the same as death. Getting up in front of an audience to speak is an extremely daunting task for most people. In fact, many of us will do whatever we can to avoid having to do it. Performance anxiety (public speaking) is very common, but it can be overcomes by following a few simple steps.
The first and most important thing that you need to do to overcome performance anxiety (public speaking) is to be confident with what you are talking about. If you have to give a work presentation, then ensure that you are fully prepared and you have practised what you want to say over and over. If there will be a question and answer session, then you should try to predict the type of questions that will be asked and have a response ready. You do not have to memorize your presentation and answers by heart, but have the key point accessible.
A visual prompt such as a PowerPoint presentation or flip chart is also a great way to stear attention away from you and onto something else. Having a visual cue will also prevent any stage fright and forgetfulness. This can be extremely helpful for taking the pressure off.
having something in your hands can make you feel more confident in front of an audience. Something that is not out of place like a board pen or computer control can make you feel less lonely at the front, much like a child…apos;s blankie or stuffed toy makes them more confident.
Starting your presentation by gettin everyone to do some type of interactive activity can be a fabulous method for reducing the tension in the room between you and your audience. An ice-breaker or an activity specifically connected to your presentation will both work very well.
Performance anxiety (public speaking) is a super common thing to experience. With practise you will get better, but in the meantime by implementing the above advice you can survive the experience without coming out in a cold sweat.
Tom Binns is a writer with a Creativity Coaching practice.
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