Tips to help you control the fear

# 1 Fear

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People are more afraid of public speaking

than are afraid of snakes, heights and even
death

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41% of the population experiences speech

anxiety disorder

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85% feel uncomfortable when asked to speak

publicly

Famous People Suffering
From Speech Anxiety

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Sir Lawrence Olivier

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Carly Simon

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Mahatma Ghandi

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Barbara Striesand

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Joaquin Phoenix

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John Lennon

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Chaka Khan

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Amanda Peet

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Experiencing Speech anxiety doesn’t

mean you cannot be effective

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Anxiety can be used in a powerful way

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Energy

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Excitement

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Adrenalin

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Speech anxiety is a direct function of

our perception of the situation

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The good news is. . . . . . .

Speech anxiety is a cycle

Avoidance

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Avoiding jobs if they involve public

speaking

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Turn down promotions if they involve public

speaking

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Students base their major on whether or

not a public speaking course is required

Tips for controlling public
speaking

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Develop an optimistic attitude towards

speaking

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Don’t procrastinate preparing your speech

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Set realistic goals

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Pare down subject

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Not too long

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Cover what you know

Tips cont.

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Realize the audience WANTS you to succeed

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Prepare

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Use slow, deep breathing before and during

your talk to help reduce physical tension

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Practice

Tips cont.

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Use visual aids

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Takes some focus off you

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Provides interest

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Use “gimmicks”

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Role plays

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skits

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poems

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music

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audience interaction

Don’t Forget. . . . .

YOU HAVE TO DO

IT.