Ways on how to manage Speaking Anxiety

Glossophobia – the fear of public speaking

• It is the single most common phobia (fear)
• Approximately 75% of people experience this
• You are not alone in your fear
• You cannot eliminate your fear but you CAN manage and reduce it.

* Prepare carefully–know your material

* Practice–rehearse your talk with a friend

* Know your audience

* Do some warm up exercises to reduce adrenalin levels before the start of the speech (Deep, rhythmic breathing (4 hold 7)

* Dress comfortably and appropriately for the situation. Look your best

* Get out of yourself–engage the audience

* Speak clearly–enunciate

• Open your mouth–do not mumble
• Slow down if necessary
• Lower your voice–speak from your diaphragm
• Project your voice–use energy when you speak
• Use appropriate animation

* Gain experience–practice makes perfect.

Make the most of your presentation. Be confident and just be yourself. Everything is in your hands.