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Stage Fright Strategies for Public Speakers
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Whether you are making a speech in front of a small audience or a large one, sometimes speaking in public can be very difficult and nerve-wracking.
However, as a public speaker, you have an advantage over many other performers. If you need to, it is completely acceptable to use notes or even the entirely prepared speech.
To have a truly successful performance, just remember these ten tips for public speakers.
- Prepare your content. When speaking in public, you need to know ahead of time what you will be speaking about. Then prepare the content into a useable format for yourself. Make sure your speech has a beginning, middle, and end.
- Use notes. If you will be standing at a podium, have your notes already there before the audience arrives. Depending on your comfort level, your notes can consist of the entire speech written word for word or can just be the key bullet points that you want to ensure you mention. If you are not able to use a podium, you should still prepare notes and review them immediately before going on stage. Also, make a small note card with the key points to keep in your pocket in case of emergencies.
- Tailor your speech to your audience. Make sure that your points are relevant and that your comments are relatable. For example, if you are speaking to a group of teenagers, tailor your comments to items like driving your first car or being at school – don’t make references to social security or what it’s like to have your children leave home for the first time.
- Use humor sparingly. Humor can be a great addition to any speech, but only if done right. Since you will be talking to many people with your speech, keep in mind that you do not know what will or will not offend them. Therefore, any jokes or humorous bits need to be kept extremely non-offensive. If you must use humor, the safest thing or person to make fun of is yourself.
- Get a coach. Whether you have an individual coach or are a member of a group that provides coaching and speech practice, having an outsider’s opinion can help you avoid pitfalls during your speech. Additionally, they can often notice things that you are not aware of – like always using the word “um” or only staring in one direction during the entire speech.
- Use your hands in moderation. In this case, it is better to be “middle of the road” with the use of hand gestures during a speech. Nobody wants to watch someone stand perfectly still while they are talking, but at the same time, if you do too many hand movements, then that will be all that people can focus on.
- Don’t Eat Before Performing. If you tend to get nausea or butterflies in your stomach, then it is best to not have anything in their to begin with. Avoid food for at least two hours before performing.
- Drink your water. Water will keep your energy up and sickness at bay, but it will also help with your vocal cords. By keeping them well lubricated, you will have a stronger, healthier sounding voice to perform with.
- Practice your speech. Practice in front of a friend, your mirror, or a video camera. The more you practice, the more relaxed you will become.
- Relax before your performance. Before going on stage, take a moment to yourself to take a couple deep breaths, close your eyes, and completely relax. It will help calm your nerves and reduce the stage fright.
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