how can i become more confident when speaking aloud infront of a large group of people?

Question

please help!

Answer 1

Focus on one person in the audience and talk to them until you get comfortable with where you are. Then start looking around, locking eyes with people for about a second to show them that you're there and you're speaking. Make sure you are passionate about what you're talking about otherwise you won't care and that will make you a little skittish. Don't worry about what people think about you because there will always be immature people that can't handle people who do well or who have the courage to do anything at all. Speak loudly, clearly, and annuciate all of your words. Talk as if you are the only person who knows anything about the topic, not arrogantly, but smartly. Lastly, look at yourself before you start and remind yourself that you love yourself (I know it sounds cheesy) and you know that you can do it no matter what anyone else thinks. Good luck!

Answer 2

The best tool for public speaking is having confidence in yourself. Realistically, what's the worst thing that can happen? Even if you make a monumental mistake or embarrassment, everything passes with time. Just look at it from a logical standpoint.

And I disagree with concentrating on one person like you're speaking to them, it'll make that person feel creeped out! I hate when speakers do that.

Answer 3

The same way you get to Carnege Hall.....with practice.

Crowds do not bite, but they are ferocious looking. I love to get up and perform before a group of people but it was not always that way. It started for me when I got a job giving tours and had to speak in front of large crowds every day.

The advice you have been given about practicing in front of your family or perhaps joining debate club are wonderful pieces of advice. Let you get in front of some people and work out the performance muscles in your mind.

Answer 4

Try to find a local Debating Society. If you don't have one locally, get involved with the local school or church commission. Some areas have local residents associations and the like. Try these as some of the meetings will be small, ideal for getting your teeth into! Above all believe in yourself and enjoy the debate.

Answer 5

First DO YOUR HOMEWORK. If you know your material you will be less nervous, if you try to wing it you will be rightfully nervous.
Secondly, dress well. If you know you look good you will be calmer.
Thirdly Smile - not cheesy grin but fake it if you dont feel it, a smile suggests you are calm even when you are not.
Fourth Do not picture people naked, picture them as your friends and family. Your audience wants you to do well, they do not want to be bored, they want to listen and learn.
Fifth, always have some sort of visual ( not lengthy power points but a visual).
Sixth, Ask Questions of the Audience, if you have forgotten something they may remind you.

Answer 6

I have been in a few plays and am also taking a speech class at this very moment so I've learned a thing or two.

* Find you nervous ticks, for example I thouch my nose a lot, try to control them.
* Before you go on stage get really pumped up- no one will think you stupid they will enjoy it.
*Pace behind stage, jump up and down, it calms you nerves
*and the best tool is to know your speech, so you could say it in your sleep it will make you less worried about missing a line.

Answer 7

1st. place yourself in front of a mirror and say you speech loud! don't forget to record what you say so you can correct any possible errors or ticks.
2nd. you may feel a little embaressed after hearing yourself. Don't worry we are all like this no one is great on doing speeches. You need to repeat to yourself you can do it! it's not so hard :)
3rd. Forget about the people on the public. If you make a mistake so what? they're not going to kill you...you're a human being :) we all make mistakes. And keep thinking they're not doing better than you. It;s hard for them too.

Hope i helped :D

Answer 8

If you get really, really nervous, I would try some hypnotherapy. Otherwise, just buy a relaxation CD and listen to it every day for at least 3 weeks. You'll find yourself much more confident when speaking.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

Pick one person in the third row and just speak to them as though there's no-one else there. This also helps you to pitch your voice correctly so you don't mumble into the microphone.