Speaking in Public

Speaking in public : 

Speaking in public

Similarities Between Public Speaking and Conversation : 

Similarities Between Public Speaking and Conversation Organizing thoughts logically Tailoring the message to the audience Telling a story for maximum impact Adapting to listener feedback

Differences Between Public Speaking and Conversation : 

Differences Between Public Speaking and Conversation Public speaking is more highly structured Public speaking requires more formal language Public speaking requires a different method of delivery

Stage Fright : 

Stage Fright Anxiety over the prospect of giving a speech in front of an audience.

What Causes Stage Fright? : 

What Causes Stage Fright? inadequate preparation fear of being judged unfamiliarity with the audience or the environment lack of knowledge about public speaking feelings of inadequacy fear of the unknown negative past experiences

Important UnderstandingsAbout Stage Fright : 

Important UnderstandingsAbout Stage Fright It is normal. Almost everyone experiences some nervousness about speaking in some situations. It is mostly internal. You will usually feel more nervous than you look.or mental stress.

Important UnderstandingsAbout Stage Fright : 

Important UnderstandingsAbout Stage Fright Anxiety can be useful. Your nervousness can create a heightened state of readiness, allowing you to perform better than you might otherwise. It can be managed. While you may never eliminate the nervousness you feel, you can deal with it and deliver a successful speech in spite of it.

Reducing Speech Anxiety : 

Reducing Speech Anxiety Know your audience Select an appropriate topic Re-create the speech environment when you rehearse Know your introduction and conclusion Be organized Use visual aids

Reducing Speech Anxiety : 

Reducing Speech Anxiety Acquire speaking experience Think positively Use the power of visualization Know that most nervousness is not visible Don’t expect perfection Prepare, prepare, prepare

Visualization : 

Visualization Mental imaging in which a speaker vividly pictures himself or herself giving a successful presentation.