How do you get rid of fear of public speaking?HELP?

Question

I know what I am talking about when I am in front of a group, and I just get so nervous. I sweat, shake, turn red, and stutter. Its not that I dont know what Im talking about, or that I am intimidated, Its just I cant talk in public. What should I do to overcome this fear?
HELP PLEEASEE!

Answer 1

Darren Lacroix won the world championship of public speaking in 2000. He wanted to become a stand-up comedian but he didn't know how to do it. Finally a successful comedian told him that they'd give him 5 minutes of stage time every time he [the comedian] was on stage. But, if Darren ever turned the chance down, the comedian would NEVER help him again.

Darren joined a club called Toastmasters International. That is a club for those who want to improve their public speaking skills. Darren eventually joined 5 chapters of that club. He spoke every chance he could. That gave him stage presence.

His secret is [and this is a quote from him]: STAGE TIME, STAGE TIME STAGE TIME.

In other words, just do it.

I'll also give you this...No one wants to hear you fail, so everyone in the audience may be in front of you, but they're also 100% behind you.

You can do this.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Well, I know exactly how you feel, I am the same way, I wanna pee my pants, my neck gets all blotchy, I am just a mess.

Imagining people naked - is so dumb, that does NOT work!

For me some of it comes down to self confidence. I mean even if I do know what IM talking about, I guess in a way I always feel like it's not good enough.

I took a communications class a couple semisters ago... ohhhh... the nerves!!!! I prepared hours... about 8 to 10 to be exact, for a 5-7 minute speach! Sounds bad but actually the teacher said that's normal (we were timed and couldn't be less or over).

Anyway..... I don't think there is one simple "fix all" but feel confident in yourself... chances are whatever you are talking about to a group,,, you know more about the subject than they do.
And what we all don't want to hear... the more you do it, the easier it will become.

YOU CAN DO IT!

Answer 4

They say the more you do it, the better it is. Try it in small steps, desensitize yourself to public speaking. Try it to family members first. Maybe one person. Then two. Then try it with a friend. Then two or three friends. Slowly move up a ladder until you are in front of a group. This can be difficult and is very difficult. When you are in front of the class, focus on something at the back of the room, like something hanging on the wall, etc. Don't look at individual faces unless you have a friend in the room who comforts you when you look at that person. Good luck.

Answer 5

There are many techniques that you can utilize to your advantage as you set out to eliminate fear from public speaking.


The first of these is to really learn and acknowledge the fact that public speaking is NOT inherently stressful. But how can you do that? Simply study other public speakers that you admire or wish to emulate. Seek out those who enjoy public speaking and learn from their personal tips and ideas. It just might be what the doctor ordered to help you get your own anxiety under control. And of course, never forget that old adage, “Practice makes perfect…”


Another essential step for managing your anxiety is to come to terms with the reality that you don’t have to be brilliant or perfect in order to be a success. All you have to do is have a message that’s intended to occupy and profit your audience in some way, and success is virtually guaranteed!


Additionally, you may want to insure that you’re not overdoing things. Your speech shouldn’t be a lecture or a dissertation. Instead, limit yourself to a max of two or three main points, with no more than three supporting points for each. Structure your speech according to these principles and you’ll find it much easier to keep your wits on track, your audience focused and your anxiety levels low.


Also, be sure that you don’t over-exaggerate your role as a public speaker. Try to find various ways of thinking about what you’re actually doing. Consider yourself an informer, an educator, a powerful example, or a sharer of enlightenment. Find new focuses of your role as a public speaker and highlight those that leave you more comfortable and secure in your own ability.


Learn to loosen up. And I don’t mean just while you’re on stage – do it all of the time. Practice methods of meditation, tranquility therapy, relaxation or creative visualization techniques that are able to help you reduce stress and enlarge the strength and power of both your mind and your performance as a public speaker. Then, once you’ve mastered these techniques away from the stage, you can start to integrate them into your speaking performances to help moderate any symptoms of anxiety that may still plague you.


Finally, never forget that when it comes to public speaking, your audience WANTS you to succeed! They want you to give a darn good speech, full of useful, practical information that they can take home with them and use to make a difference in their own lives and the lives of others.


No one came there to have their time wasted, or even to waste your time. They want to be entertained, and – believe it or not - they want to like you. So, when you’re standing up there, fearing the approach of a non-existent panic attack, remember – the audience is on your side.


As with any good thing you can hope to have, time and practice and continued effort are the most surefire ways to succeed in any endeavor – and this applies to public speaking as much as it does to anything else. All you have to do is know from the start that public speaking and panic attacks don’t have to go hand in hand!

Answer 6

Imagine that everyone is just another person. Try "Toastmasters" or try a public speaking class, it gets easier with more practice.

Answer 7

Throughout the process attend seminars,debate etc to listen other people speak.
1Try to speak to youself in the mirror.Sooner or later you will be comfortable and will improve.
2.Try speaking to your family,or friends.
3.Speak out in class or a group you are comfortable in.
4.YOu are all set to speak on stage.

Answer 8

There are many people who would laugh at the possibility of altering their destinies. This is because it thinks that no one gets more that what is put in his fate.

Answer 9

imagine everyone naked