2006-09-17 23:01:24 · 25 answers · asked by popismooth 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
You can never truly overcome it - ask anyone who does it regularly, they will always be nervous before they start. Even accomplished actors still get stage fright. However, once you have done it few times you do learn to cope with it better - and actually start to enjoy it! Make you sure you know your subject well before you start and you will be fine!
2006-09-17 23:04:44 · answer #1 · answered by Fluffy 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's normal to be fearful of speaking in public. Fear is nothing but False Evidence Appearing Real. I am currently taking a public speaking class and I have learned quite a bit. Everyone gets nervous, but the good and effective speaker does not make nervousness apparent. You should try practicing your speech, maybe using note cards, or knowing your audience. It's quite simple to overcome your fears. Just remember that everyone gets nervous or embarrassed, but don't let it take over. Try taking deep breaths, don't go off into a tangent, and sometimes anectdotes and witty comments help make a speech better. You may want to join toastmasters to help you get over your fear.
2006-09-18 07:34:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know the fear of public speaking, actually when I was a teenager I was not all able to speak in lessons for some time. I still have this fear but I have to speak in public sometimes because I study at university and do research and sometimes I have to present results in front of my workgroup or even whole department. I am always nervous, but my fear is now less than at beginning because I know that although I am nervous, it will work somehow and I will do it and I have to do it because otherwise I can't work in my field as I do.
2006-09-17 23:43:25 · answer #3 · answered by Elly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's really difficult and the fear usually never really gies away. Instead, to make yourself be less afraid, here are some tips:
1) Practice your speech till you know it by heart
2) Pick a topic that you are passionate about / familiar with so that after you start talking, the passion will take over.
3) Go to the place before hand and familiarise yourself with it.
4) When on stage, pick a spot at the back of the room and look at it. From the audience, it will seem as though you are looking at the whole room.
5) Practice, Practice, Practice!!
2006-09-17 23:12:11 · answer #4 · answered by Janleelim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You never overcome the actual fear of the public speaking. I have to do a lot of public speaking and I hated it when I started. I started off with a couple of paper clips and un-twined them when I felt anxious.
I also made sure that I read my speech several times before making sure I can pronounce everything.
I also have to state that it does get easier with time and the more speeches you give the nervousness eases off.
I think the trick is to allow yourself to be nervous but manage your outwardly facade, so people don't realise it.
2006-09-19 07:11:42 · answer #5 · answered by Emma O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say you can overcome it, the nerves you get prior to doing it are meant to motivate you not trip you up.
Firstly, always prepare a plan and stick to it. Plan how you might deal with people who interupt or disrupt, don't ignore them or they behaviour gets worse! Plan in breaks and breathers for you and your audience. Try a homeopathic remedy (available over the counter in good chemists like Boots) called ARGENT NITRATE. The Nelson's version is the best and take it exactly as prescribed, it really works!! It keeps you focussed while filtering out the nervous jangles but does not sedate you like anything a physician might prescribe for excess nerves and it is non addictive. GOOD LUCK!
2006-09-17 23:39:57 · answer #6 · answered by bumbleboi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a teacher my advice to you would be to know what you are talking about, be prepared to answer questions should any arise, and always keep in the back of your mind that you know more about what you are talking about than the people do that are listening. If you are asked a question you don't know the answer to then simply say, you're sorry you're not sure of the answer but you will find out for them, never clam up and stutter. Admit you don't know and you'll get the respect. People like to know you're human too.
2006-09-17 23:18:21 · answer #7 · answered by waspy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dunno how old you are .. but there are various ways to overcome. try these
1. Join a toastmasters club. you get to meet real people and ask real questions in public. it is a place where you make mistakes (among friends) so that you won't make them anywhere else. Try http://www.toastmasters.org for one near your place.
2. Prepare a speech on a subject you know best and try speaking it aloud or to a recorder. Listen to it and find out how you fare.
3. Read newspaper editorials. they are powerful talks and perhaps reading them out loud will be better.
Good Luck!
2006-09-17 23:08:27 · answer #8 · answered by ?u?ube 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way to conquer your fears is to face them. Practice, practice, practice. Start in small audiance groups, perhaps among friends and family. The more you do so, the more confident you will become. Also, make certain you are comfortable with the material you are discussing.
2006-09-17 23:05:16 · answer #9 · answered by Author Al 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the more you do it the easier it becomes. But, there will always be that nervous energy which I think is a good thing. Just go into it believing in what you are about to deliver, if you are not confident in what you are saying then it could all go pear shaped! so practice, practice, practice!!! GOOD LUCK
2006-09-20 02:29:58 · answer #10 · answered by jacquikuk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋