i am terrifiead of and horrible at public speaking. what can i do to improve?

Answer 1

The best thing for you to do is to go over and over your speach / talk as many times as possible. Don't use fancy words and phrases, keep it as simple as possible.

Answer 2

Public speaking can be one of the most feared activities in our lifetime. But there are some who do well on it. They somehow make it look so easy…I guess through practice one can improve his public speaking skills.

Here are some public speaking guidelines for you
1. Know your audience so you could focus on a topic of their interest.
2. Know you venue and check the sound system prior.
3. Know what you want to say and be clear what your speech is for.
4. Use visual aids to help you get your message accross.
5. Know when to start speaking and when to stop.
6. Identify the reason you're giving the talk and be prepared to answer the audience expectations.

Hope it helps.

Answer 3

When you public speak make sure you know your topic inside out. So well that you're an expert on the topic. Being an expert will make you more relaxed and more confident in your ability to speak in public.

Answer 4

Statistics show that more people are afraid of speaking in public than are afraid to die. You are not alone.
Think about there, most people would rather DIE than get in front of people and talk.
Practice, when you get up in front find a few friendly faces, use your hands and be ready to move around.
Try Toastmasters - I have heard they are good.

Answer 5

Try Toastmasters - an organization designed to help people with public speaking.

Answer 6

practice, practice, and more practice, have to confront the fear, pray about it and turn it over and if still doesn't work picture them all as they were when they were children (audience)............and realize everyone has the same fear, they overcame it by doing it.......

Answer 7

practice, practice, practice