STRATEGIES TO OVERCOME THE FEAR OF PUBLIC SPEAKING

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PUBLIC SPEAKING STRATEGIES TO OVERCOME THE FEAR
OF PUBLIC SPEAKING Public speaking is one such
thing that even the most successful people may
find difficult to deal with. People often resist
public speaking. But the good news is that
researches have given many different techniques
of conquering this fear and anxiety that come
with public speaking. So here we are discussing
some of these really helpful techniques. 1. Speak
with yourself- It may sound weird but some
researchers have found that people who talk to
themselves using their own name instead of using
I are better performers in public speaking. So
try saying You can do it . instead of
saying I can do it. 2. Dont try to relax- You
may think that trying to relax may calm down your
anxiety of public speaking but this may not be
true in all the cases. A recent study by a
Harvard professor says that this does not always
work. Try to experience your anxiety as
excitement. Those who feel this as excitement are
often more proficient when they deliver the
speech. 3. Exercise in the morning- Anxiety can
be reduced by exercising in the morning on the
day of your presentation. So go out of your room,
do some running or exercising and reduce your
stress level. 4. I can do it. Maintain a
positive attitude that you can do it. Your phobia
would reduce within months if you have this
attitude. Gradually, your stress would be
noticeably reduced before giving a speech.
Staying positive would surely work.
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5. Identify your most comfortable pose. Different
poses make you feel different. For instance, if
you sit with a bent back, you may not feel
confident and on the other hand if you stand with
back erect and legs a little apart you would feel
more comfortable. Take some time to practice your
best pose before stepping on the stage. 6.
Rehearse. Rehearsing your speech is as important
for an experienced speaker as it is for an
amateur. The more you rehearse, the more
confident and spontaneous you would become. Apart
from these basic strategies, there are a lot more
things you need to work on to overcome the fear
of public speaking. Practice, practice and
practice to become a professional speaker. To
join public speaking course or business training
by Mr Anurag Aggarwal, feel free to contact us at
7834999292 or email us at info_at_anuragaggarwal.com
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May 2000. On this day, he took his first session
(N1) at YMCA, Connaught Place, New Delhi. The
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