This is something that seems to scare many
people and I’m one of them. The reason why it is
so terrifying is that you are performing in front of
lots of people who
you may or may not know well. There really is no
logic to this fear that most people feel when
giving a presentation or speech. Let me try to
show you why and how you can become a better
public speaker.
Public speaking is very much a question of self
confidence. But how can you look and feel
confident when faced with the challenge of
giving a presentation or speech to a large
number of people? Firstly, feeling and thinking
confidently are connected. What’s more if you
feel confident it will show and the reaction you
get from your audience will be a positive boost
to your confidence which will spur you on to
success. Let’s start with the problem though. Being
terrified of public speaking. What can you do
about this? Try the following:

1. If you have to speak in public then rehearse well
and have all the information, notes etc. in
advance so that you will feel well prepared.

2.Go over the event in your mind and see yourself
coping with the situation well and foresee any
potential problems you may have but see yourself
dealing even with those with complete
confidence.

3. See the speech or presentation as a challenge, a
positive opportunity to improve yourself.

4. Learn to slow down when you are under stress,
most people panic and rush ahead but you need
to calm yourself and slow down, this will look
more confident. If you think you look more
confident you will feel more Confident
Always smile and you will look and feel more
confident.

5. Learn to relax your muscles and remove tension
from your body

********************* after reading all these steps you might still fail unless you do it continuously till you master it and become a better public speaker.

Any one with more useful tips should comment pls. .

@AlvanT

Nice one

Pchikaodili:
Nice one

yes Bro I need more contribution

U got it

chizzypresh:
U got it

Nicely stated! To be more practical we'll take the following steps;
- practicing in front of a mirror
-practising in front of your younger siblings
-your family
-your class/department/office colleagues

Then you'll have an edge,I've not seen any feat that have not been achieved with constant practice,think about a skill as sword when you keep sharpening it,it'll be in good shape when you stop it'll gradually get blunt...hope we'll get to face our fears and unleash the true potential within us...adios

AlvanT:
Nicely stated! To be more practical we'll take the following steps;
- practicing in front of a mirror
-practising in front of your younger siblings
-your family
-your class/department/office colleagues

Then you'll have an edge,I've not seen any feat that have not been achieved with constant practice,think about a skill as sword when you keep sharpening it,it'll be in good shape when you stop it'll gradually get blunt...hope we'll get to face our fears and unleash the true potential within us...adios

Practicing in front of a mirror boost confidence