Public Speaking: Conquer Your Fear

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Are you one of them who are afraid of the stage or your heart wants to jump out of your chest whenever you need to address the public? Then congratulations to you, you are not the only one in the world. The research says an average person has a “Glossophobia”- Fear of Public Speaking and thy rank it higher than the fear of dying.

You will be surprised to know the fact that many renowned speakers around the world accepted their stage fear or public speaking fear. The good thing is we can conquer the fear of public speaking by little planning, self-analysis, rehearsals, and practice.

Here, we are going to tell you the tips to improve your public speaking.

1. Research: Your subject and Audience.

     The first rule for any kind of public speaking starts with, doing proper research on the subject, collecting relevant information and organize it. The second rule is to know your audience, understand them, and put yourself into their shoes. The best speaker is the one who connects the audience with content and delivery style.

2. Self-Analysis: Search your style of speech delivery .

     Everyone is blessed with a unique style of communication. Do some self-analysis and dig yourself deep into. What your personality suggestshaving a certain kind of delivery style. The natural style makes your audience to identify themselves with you.

3. Practice and Rehearse:

     You must have heard the famous phrase – ‘Practice Makes Man Perfect”. Rehearse your content, practice in front of the mirror, sometimes your friends, colleagues & relatives.

4. Be Open to Criticism:

     You need to be honestly brave to accept the criticism on your content or even on your delivery style. But, this is how you learn, improve and get perfection.

5. Watch other Speakers and Learn:

     There are en numbers of public speakers you can listen to and watch. Read them as chapters of a Public Speaking book; learn from their best and mistakes. In today’s era, Public Speaking has become the best weapon to achieve our goals and dreams. So, sharp your edges and conquer your fear of public speaking. There are en numbers of public speakers you can listen to and watch. Read them as chapters of a Public Speaking book; learn from their best and mistakes.
In today’s era, Public Speaking has become the best weapon to achieve our goals and dreams. So, sharp your edges and conquer your fear of public speaking.


 Archana Singh

Archana Singh

      Assistant Professor, Pacific Institute of Technology