What can I do to be a good speaker?

Question

I think I'm shy... and feel uncomtable infront of people. How can I improve that?

Answer 1

Research what it is that you want to talk about. I was an impromptu speaker in high school and I was awful at it because I didn't know what the hell to say. The more you know the more confident you are. They weren't kidding when they said, "knowledge is power." Watch the news, go to the library, surf the web. Do whatever it takes to educate yourself and you'll find the words and the confidence you need to be a good speaker in the process.

Answer 2

Join a volunteer organization and get active. By being a part of an organization, you'll have opportunities to maybe be on their board of directors and chairing a committee, giving you the opportunity to speak to the whole group, or even speak on behalf of your group to other groups in your community. Volunteering is the best way to put yourself out there, plus your organization gains more strength by having an active volunteer. Being shy will hold you back. The only way to get rid of shyness is to put yourself in situations where shyness isn't allowed. You might even consider doing some direct selling, such as with Avon. Once you've learned about the products, you'll be able to talk about them to others, gaining confidence in yourself, plus making some money too! I was very shy, but since pushing myself to live life to its fullest, I'm not that shy anymore. At least not with speaking in front of people. I now can (and do) sing in front of hundreds of people, I've sold Avon for over 22 years, and I'm a volunteer with Habitat For Humanity and am on the board of directors. <*)))><

Answer 3

I used to have that problem, and acting classes really helped out. It's a fun way to get used to being in front of people. It's still scary, but you'll learn how to push through. Also, learning debate. The trick is to have something to do. If you're busy, it doesn't matter how many people are watching, because your attention is occupied with the matter at hand. See?

Answer 4

I think you are a good listener..
if you are not good in speaking in public, there are more good traits in your personality, and that is what you have to find out..
we have given different gifts and talents.. when we discover it,, we would be very good at it... not having what other gifts are and feeling uncomfortable makes you shy and insecure..
like if you join the volunteer program..your gift is serving people, no matter how shy you are, you would shine as you work with them and not only by talking..
goodluck!.

Answer 5

I practiced in front of a mirror and then started with a small groups of people/images to over come the fear and then when I was in front of a big group of people I would find three people towards the back of the room (right, center, left) and would try to speak to those postions it helps.

Answer 6

Dale Carnegi wrote a brilliant book about public speaking. You should enquire

Answer 7

Join local branch of Toastmasters

Answer 8

Put electrodes on your dingy, and when you feel nervous, zap it! You will surely say something, and you won't be nervous because you'll be concentrating on the pain.

Answer 9

practice a lot. Also, know your material very well. I still don't like it, but it does get less scary everytime I do it.

Answer 10

ask urself this..why should I be uncomfortable in front of ppl? we all human and keep rapping that's how u improve :))