“There are certain things in which mediocrity is not to be endured, such as poetry, music, painting, public speaking,” said Jean de la Bruyere, a French philosopher and moralist, who was noted for his satire.
Don’t worry if you are afraid to speak in public, this is a common problem among most people all over the world. Well, a British study showed that the fear of public speaking is much greater than the fear of death. People are not born with public speaking skills, they have to work hard to develop those skills and improve their public speaking skills.
Speaking has recently become the most important skill as it allows you to build good relationships with others and present yourself in the most effective way.
Here are some reasons why the fear of public speaking can hold back your career:
Be gentle with yourself:
Well, it’s only natural that you feel anxious and anxious when speaking in front of many people. Even the best speakers can get nervous at times when delivering a speech. Don’t think about it, be gentle with yourself, otherwise, you won’t be able to cope with such a situation.
Be yourself:
Don’t try to fake someone else’s speech as this will distract the audience and make them lose interest in your speech. Be yourself, show it as it is, the audience doesn’t want you to act like someone else, you want to have knowledge and passion for the topic you are presenting. Being yourself allows listeners to stay connected to you during your speech.
Don’t focus on being perfect:
Actually, nobody is perfect and even your audience doesn’t want you to be perfect. No one will notice if you change some points in your speech or pause while changing points. Don’t make a mistake, because it can have an impact on your speech and also lower your self-confidence.
To inspire:
Don’t think the audience is there to learn some trick or tactic from your speech; You are here to be inspired by your speech. So don’t try to teach them, just present your speech in such a way that the audience can connect with you to inspire and motivate you for your purpose of delivering your speech.
One of the best examples of public speaker is Karen McCleave, who served the public for 30 years, also appeared in the Ontario and Superior Courts of Justice, primarily in York Region, Dufferin, and Simcoe counties. Karen McCleave handled a varied caseload, including domestic assault, sexual and child abuse, complex frauds, and murder.
