Public Speaking: When Stage Fright Overwhelms Us!
2 November 2010
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Public Speaking, when stage fright overwhelms us! Are we truly prepared to manage the adrenaline rushes that invade us when we have to speak in public?
Stage fright, nervousness, anxiety—a whole host of feelings that overwhelm us and can make us lose credibility at any moment! How can we prepare for this and, above all, not let it show!
Prepare! There's no real secret; having in mind what you're going to say is always a plus. The best is to think about it the day before, to have time to go over it a second time. No need to spend hours on it, but have something clear in mind.
Get yourself ready! Even with experience, you're likely to get stage fright. It usually manifests 5 minutes before speaking with a faster heartbeat, sweaty hands, and a dry mouth. So, it's good to know a few tricks: swing your legs to release tension, breathe into your belly, lengthening the exhalation, don't focus on yourself because stage fright comes from the ego, and consider having a small candy in your mouth.
Use notes. Don't bet everything on your memory; it won't save you, so don't hesitate to take notes. This doesn't mean writing out your entire speech, of course, because nothing is more boring than a speaker who reads, but mark the outline and the most important points to raise.
Get started! The first few seconds are crucial and must allow you to release the pressure and free yourself. You can always prepare a first "line" designed to relax the atmosphere: a little joke, a thank you, etc. Another great trick is to adopt a positive posture.
Stay natural! Don't try to play a role; it would only put extra pressure on you and you might get completely thrown off.
Have fun! Tell a story, talk about things you enjoy, and accept that you have a message to deliver.
Posted on November 2, 2010
Article written by The ReKrute.com Team
Stage fright, nervousness, anxiety—a whole host of feelings that overwhelm us and can make us lose credibility at any moment! How can we prepare for this and, above all, not let it show!
Prepare! There's no real secret; having in mind what you're going to say is always a plus. The best is to think about it the day before, to have time to go over it a second time. No need to spend hours on it, but have something clear in mind.
Get yourself ready! Even with experience, you're likely to get stage fright. It usually manifests 5 minutes before speaking with a faster heartbeat, sweaty hands, and a dry mouth. So, it's good to know a few tricks: swing your legs to release tension, breathe into your belly, lengthening the exhalation, don't focus on yourself because stage fright comes from the ego, and consider having a small candy in your mouth.
Use notes. Don't bet everything on your memory; it won't save you, so don't hesitate to take notes. This doesn't mean writing out your entire speech, of course, because nothing is more boring than a speaker who reads, but mark the outline and the most important points to raise.
Get started! The first few seconds are crucial and must allow you to release the pressure and free yourself. You can always prepare a first "line" designed to relax the atmosphere: a little joke, a thank you, etc. Another great trick is to adopt a positive posture.
Stay natural! Don't try to play a role; it would only put extra pressure on you and you might get completely thrown off.
Have fun! Tell a story, talk about things you enjoy, and accept that you have a message to deliver.
Posted on November 2, 2010
Article written by The ReKrute.com Team
