1. + Stage Fright Speech

2. + My Speaking Experiences The board… Dan Mispronounced word…over and over again How about speeches you have witnessed?

3. + Fear Factor…. What are you afraid of?

4. + Facts About Stage Fright 1. All people experience it 2. No relationship between stage fright and reasoning ability or level of intelligence 3. Equally plagues men and women

5. + Causes of Stage Fright Faulty evaluation of situation Inadequate preparation Intensification of feelings

6. + What Are You Afraid Of? Symptoms: Dry mouth Solutions: Bring water up with you

7. + Questions to Consider Is stage fright sometimes helpful? What may go wrong if you feel no fear? When is stage fright out of control?

8. + True or False… why? Stage fright is normal for most people. Stage fright can actually help motivate you in the preparation and execution of your speech. Stage fright is more noticeable to the audience than to the speaker. Lack of preparation can increase stage fright. The more you speak in public, the more you can control your stage fright. Deep breathing helps relieve stage fright by slowing down the heart rate and supplying oxygen to the brain.