1. Tips to help you control the fear
Speech Anxiety
Tips to help you control the fear

2. # 1 Fear
People are more afraid of public speaking than are afraid of snakes, heights and even death
41% of the population experiences speech anxiety disorder
85% feel uncomfortable when asked to speak publicly

3. Famous People Suffering From Speech Anxiety
Sir Lawrence Olivier
Carly Simon
Mahatma Ghandi
Barbara Striesand
Joaquin Phoenix
John Lennon
Chaka Khan
Amanda Peet

4. “There are two kinds of speakers: those who are nervous and those who are liars.” - Mark Twain

5. Experiencing Speech anxiety doesn’t mean you cannot be effective
Anxiety can be used in a powerful way
Energy
Excitement
Adrenalin
Speech anxiety is a direct function of our perception of the situation
The good news is

6. PERCEPTIONS CAN CHANGE!!!

7. Speech anxiety is a cycle
What are some physical reactions associated with anxiety?

8. Avoidance Avoiding jobs if they involve public speaking
Turn down promotions if they involve public speaking
Students base their major on whether or not a public speaking course is required

9. Tips for controlling public speaking
Develop an optimistic attitude towards speaking
Don’t procrastinate preparing your speech
Set realistic goals
Pare down subject
Not too long
Cover what you know

10. Tips cont. Realize the audience WANTS you to succeed Prepare
Use slow, deep breathing before and during your talk to help reduce physical tension
Practice

11. Tips cont. Use visual aids Use “gimmicks” Takes some focus off you
Provides interest
Use “gimmicks”
Role plays
skits
poems
music
audience interaction

12. Don’t Forget
YOU HAVE TO DO IT.