Speaking With Confidence

SPEAKING WITH CONFIDENCE : 

SPEAKING WITH CONFIDENCE

SPEAKING WITH CONFIDENCE!Chapter 2 : 

SPEAKING WITH CONFIDENCE!Chapter 2 Students will be able to describe why speakers sometimes feel nervous about speaking in public. Students will learn several techniques to become a more competent speaker.

Have You Ever Asked Yourself? : 

Have You Ever Asked Yourself? What makes you feel nervous? Why do your hands shake, knees or voice quiver, your stomach flutter? What is happening to me?? The Answer: Your view of the speaking assignment, your perception of your speaking skill and your self-esteem interact to create anxiety.

SPEAKING WITH CONFIDENCE!Chapter 2 : 

SPEAKING WITH CONFIDENCE!Chapter 2 Understanding nervousness means exploring psychological and physiological changes that occur when you give a speech. There are many reasons people become nervous about speaking in public. a. Fear of humiliation b. Concern for not being prepared c. Worry about one’s looks d. Pressure to perform e. Personal insecurity f. Concern that the audience wouldn’t be interested in the speaker’s speech g. Lack of experience h. Fear of making mistakes i. Fear of failure

Genetic Make-up : 

Genetic Make-up Researchers are finding that communication apprehension may have a genetic or biological basis. Yet, even if you are predisposed to feel nervous because of your genetic makeup, there are strategies you can use to help manage your apprehension. A better understanding of WHY you feel apprehensive is a good starting point on the journey to speaking with greater confidence!

Four Major Types of Speaking Anxiety : 

Four Major Types of Speaking Anxiety People are most likely to feel the most nervous right before giving their speech, and the least during the preparation of their speech. There are four major types of speaking anxiety. Average-has a generally positive approach to speaking in public Insensitive-more likely to be the style if one has previous experience speaking in public. Inflexible-has the highest heart rate of any of the types and anxiety is typically used as motivation. Confrontational-has a high heart rate at the beginning of the speech and then it tapers off to more average levels. Knowing your style of anxiety can help you in learning to deal with your speaking anxiety.

Knowing Your Style of Communication Apprehension : 

Knowing Your Style of Communication Apprehension It helps you to know you’re not alone It also helps you to discover not only how you become nervous, but also how to manage your specific style of communication apprehension

You’re NOT that TRANSPARENT : 

You’re NOT that TRANSPARENT Your textbook says that you are going to feel more nervous than you look. It is true! The illusion of transparency states that speakers have a tendency to overestimate how much of their personal mental state is shown to others. (not in your textbook) Remember: When you are standing before an audience, no one knows you’re nervous, only you.

Combat Your Nervousness : 

Combat Your Nervousness The best way to combat your nervousness is to use a variety of different strategies. Building confidence as a speaker occurs through planning of your speech. Before your speech, don’t procrastinate, learn about your audience, select a topic you are familiar with, be prepared, rehearse, channel nervousness and breathe to help you relax. Thinking about your speech in advance means visualizing success and giving yourself a mental pep talk. As you speak, you should try to connect your message with your audience and look for positive feedback from the audience. After you speak, you should focus on success rather than criticisms. To become more comfortable, seek out speaking opportunities. Utilizing all of these strategies can help you to become a more confident public speaker.