Imagine you are to give a presentation in three days. Would you be nervousness? Most people would. However, here is a secret that will help cut your public speaking fear and nervousness by up to 81%Good preparation and rehearsal will cut your fear by up to 81%Being unprepared invites fear. Being adequately prepared gives us a dose of confidence and reduces speaking anxiety and dread. It is alleged that Winston Churchill would prepare one hour for every minute on stage.In other words, if he was giving a 20 minute speech he would have put 20 hrs into in. Extreme? Maybe, but his name is in history as a great orator and leader. His real reason for putting this much time into preparation was probably not to conquer fear, but to create a great presentation.
The pro's and experienced speakers use preparation to slash their fear. You can do the same. Follow these tips for preparing a great speech.Tip #1: Write out your speech word for word.Whether you are standing up in a meeting, telling a story at a meeting, or delivering from the stage, know what you plan to say. You may not always write out word for word, but at least what know you are going to say.Tip #2: Practice out loud.Tip #3: Rehearse on stage or create a mock stageOften I will setup a mock stage in my living room and deliver a presentation to the coach, window, and TV. It works! Nervousness is reduced and a great speech is prepared. Overcome your fear and reduce your nervousness with this public speaking secret.
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