Public Speaking with Confidence, Simplified

Surveys show that more people are scared of speaking in public compared to being scared of spiders, snakes and flying!

However anyone can learn about public speaking with confidence by following some simple tips.

-Find our more about your audience. The more you know about them, the better you can prepare.

-Tell a story and make a point. Don’t assault your audience with facts and information. Tell them a story of something that happened to you that illustrates a point. There are high chances of them remembering the story and your point. The speakers who are extraordinary communicators never download facts – they have a conversation with the audience. They are storytellers.

-Rehearse the first few lines well. This will help you to make a strong start and help calm the initial nerves.

-Focus on your body language and tone of voice. People notice these first before focusing on the content.

-Don’t memorise your speech. Just remember the key points and deliver your speech around those points. You don’t have to then think backwards and to recollect your lines. This will allow you to free up your mind to focus on delivery.

-Dress sharp. This will make you feel confident.