How do u stay confident in front of people?

Question

I always get nervous when I have to stand in front of my class and speak.

Answer 1

Believe in what you are saying.

Answer 2

Feel confident tell yourself your not going to get nervous. Try to not think of presentations until the last minute that way you won't develop what ifs. Man I always tell myself that and try to not think about presentations in front of the class and it works a little. Basically I have like two me's. One where I'm comfortable which is when around close friends and family then their is when I'm not comfortable and I speak different, nervously i speak and talk different around people. They have some anxiety medicines that are supposed to help you with public speaking and what not, saw it in the newspaper they have it at walgreens.

Answer 3

Practice a little by yourself. It will sound bad to you at first, but the more you talk, the more relaxed you will become. Don't think about the process of speaking in front of an audience. Think about the important things you have to say to your listeners. The best way to avoid getting nervous is to be knowledgeable of your subject. Have good, well-researched facts to present. Be organized in presenting your facts. Have bullet statements, dates, names, etc., in your notes, if you use any. Too much info on paper will just cause you to lose your focus trying to read as you speak. Avoid looking at your notes too much. Try to chunk two bullets at a time in your mind. Otherwise, keep your head up and just speak what you know. Have occasional eye contact with your listeners. If you're too nervous to try that one the first few times, skip it and span the area behind your audience. It's less threatening for the time being. Try to vary your tone of voice so that it shows you interest in what you're talking about. Keep the volume at a good level - neither too soft or too loud. Too soft and they'll tune you out. Too loud and they might become irritated (unless the subject requires you to be loud and dramatic). But, even then, limit it for interest's sake. If you tend to be soft spoken and you're using a mic, ask the audience if they can hear you before you begin. Sometimes sound amplification can make us think we're talking louder than we actually are. If no mic is available try to keep your volume at a level that reaches the farthest person in your audience. Take a few deep breaths and drink a little water to soothe the jitters before you begin. What you're feeling right now is entirely normal. I was petrified my first time in class. The class critiqued my presentation and said I showed "controlled poise." I felt neither controlled or poised. After some time, I finally figured out I was the one most conscious of my nervousness. You'll do fine. Just the fact you're asking for help is a very good indication of your desire to become a good speaker. My best wishes to you.

Answer 4

Be firm, and respectful. Don't get psyched out. I use to be worse than you could ever imagine. I got into magic tricks, and stuff, at an early age. That really helped things out. My Dad had some Pro-wrestling friends, that paved my way. They took a liking to me. Ignore the audience, and make your point. The baddest dude in class, wouldn't follow in your foot steps. The best part was, I learned how to fight also. It's paid off. I feel pretty lucky through it.

Answer 5

This is what you do, and it's highly successful:

Pick out 1 or 2 classmates, and look and speak to them mostly. You will feel less intimidated by a mass of eyes.

Every so often, glance over the rest of the class. No one will feel left out this way.

This should work.

Answer 6

There is nothing nervous when you stand front of you classmates and speak.
You have to be confident and believe in yourself, everybody is the same at you.
Why you don't ask yourself "hy you have be nervous?" there are nothing harm you. Everyone is suppoorting you and I 'm sure if you be confident to you self you will be great and wonderful. be a winner.

Answer 7

Just practice. Remember keep confident and at first, you get so nervous then later, you won't get nervous anymore. Or just pick three faces and contact with them. And don't look at your class too much. You know what I mean?

Answer 8

go through what you are going to say in your mind

say it quickly but not to quickly, and don't look at anybody directly look at the wall behind them, pretend like you are just talking to yourself

trust me, i am great at speaking publicly

(remember not everybody is so confident in front of people that they don't know that well, it is not a flaw it is just your personality, i usually don't pay attention when people present so im sure a lot of people don't pay attention when you, or anybody for that matter, presents anything)

Answer 9

It is hard to keep your cool when standing in front of a crowd. It is corny but the old advice they give on TV does seem to work.
Imagine everyone in the audience is naked, and this will help ease your tension. It may make you giggle a bit, but it will help.

Answer 10

Believe in what you are saying, make sure your words flow with ease, try to minimize the word "um", and be sure to keep looking up at people.

Show passion and emotion of what you are saying. Give hand gestures and ask rethorical questions. Whenver you finish at the podium, or whatever it is you are standing behind, leave them wanting more, and give them something to think about.

Answer 11

Speak less...listen more...and when you 'll speak...you will look wiser and more confident...people will turn around to see what are you saying since you speak less...


It works for me...