Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking
As an introvert, the idea of speaking to large groups of people can be your idea of hell; overcome this fear with techniques from Diana Beyer’s article on Ragan’s PR Daily, written to help you become a better public speaker. Check out my key insights below.
- Know your content inside out, being prepared is the key to overcoming any anxiety you feel about something unexpected happening during your speech
- Plan everything out, from how and when you’ll arrive at the setting, to a schedule and list of everything you’ll need in advance for the day of the speech
- Start with a smile; as well as helping to engage your audience it will make you relaxed and more confident
- Allow questions during your talk; you may enjoy a breather from being the focus of attention