Imagine you are to give a presentation in three days. Would you be nervousness? Most people would. However, here is a secret that will help cut your public speaking fear and nervousness by up to 81%
Good preparation and rehearsal will cut your fear by up to 81%
Being unprepared invites fear. Being adequately prepared gives us a dose of confidence and reduces speaking anxiety and dread. It is alleged that Winston Churchill would prepare one hour for every minute on stage.
In other words, if he was giving a 20 minute speech he would have put 20 hrs into in. Extreme? Maybe, but his name is in history as a great orator and leader. His real reason for putting this much time into preparation was probably not to conquer fear, but to create a great presentation.
The pro's and experienced speakers use preparation to slash their fear. You can do the same. Follow these tips for preparing a great speech.
Tip #1: Write out your speech word for word.
Whether you are standing up in a meeting, telling a story at a meeting, or delivering from the stage, know what you plan to say. You may not always write out word for word, but at least what know you are going to say.
Tip #2: Practice out loud.
Tip #3: Rehearse on stage or create a mock stage
Often I will setup a mock stage in my living room and deliver a presentation to the coach, window, and TV. It works! Nervousness is reduced and a great speech is prepared. Overcome your fear and reduce your nervousness with this public speaking secret.
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Arlen Busenitz is the creator of "Speak with Confidence: How to Conquer Public Speaking Fear with 4 Simple Steps" Learn more on how to overcome speaking fear.
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