1. Speaking in front of a group is the number one fear for most people, stemming from a lack of self-confidence developed in childhood through remarks to be quiet and not draw attention. 2. Common fears include being the center of attention without training or experience, making mistakes, and past embarrassing speaking experiences. 3. To overcome the fear, one should prepare thoroughly, believe in their message, see the audience as extensions of themselves, and act to overcome thoughts that generate fear.

1. What is Your #1 Fear?

2. Speaking in front of a group is feared more than
death, illness, or poverty. It is the number one
fear for most people.
That fear stems from a lack of self-confidence
that started in childhood.

3. It is linked closely with shyness. "Be Quiet."
"Silence is golden." "It is best to be seen, not
heard."
These are typical remarks from teachers and
parents, which are carried on to adulthood.

4. 1 -You are the center of attention and exposed,
thus fear failing.
2 - You know mistakes are likely.
3 - You lack experience, because you have never
tried speaking.
4 - You are untrained.
5 - You don't know how to start, or what to do.
6 - Previous speaking experiences made you feel
foolish and embarrassed.

5. 1. Listen to your internal dialog.
2. Visualize a positive out come.
3. It's not all your fault.

6. 4. Do you believe in your message, do you have
something to say?
5. Look at your audience as an extension of your
family.
6. Prepare a good introduction and conclusion.
Open with impact, close with direction.

7. 7. Be Natural.
8. Record Yourself.
9. The audience want speakers who are
believable, dynamic, comfortable, enthusiastic,
knowledgeable, & uses humor.

8. 10. A good speaker leaves the audience hungry
for more. Stimulate them to action.
11. Over dress.
12. Read your audience's reaction. Learn to dance
with them. You lead, they will follow.

9. 13. Ask for angled or curved seating, so the
audience can see each other's reactions.
14. Your audience will best remember the first
and last things you discuss, plus those which are
outstanding, relevant, and repeated.

10. 15. FOR A SHORT SPEECH: Identify your topic.
Write the conclusion you want to reach. Write
your attention getting opening. Choose 3 key
points you want to make. Find or create a story
or illustration that proves each point. Add
linkage to bridge the gap between (transitions).
Fear results from too much thinking. We
generate fear while we sit. We overcome fears by
acting. Fear is nature's warning to get busy.
Believing in yourself is another key.

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