Transcript Building Confidence
Building Confidence
Confidence • Believe in yourself!
• #1 fear is public speaking (80-90% of Americans) • Feared more than dying!
• Communication apprehension-afraid to speak in public • More than half of what we say is determined before we even open our mouths!
Stage Fright • Fear of speaking aloud • It is a serious speaking problem • It is NORMAL!
• Symptoms – sweaty palms – forget what you are about to say – increase heart rate – upset stomach – headache
Planks of Confidence • Content-Have something worthwhile to say • Organization-Outline so its easy to follow • Notes- Have an outline/note cards • Friendliness-Be congenial • Impression-Make a good impression • Dedication-Practice, Practice, Practice • Empathy-Know how it feels • Newness-Apply some originality • Conviction-Believe in what you say • Enthusiasm-Get fired up about what you say!
Overcome Stage Fright