Strategies for Public Speakers II

Last February, we published an article about strategies for public speakers. Here are some more strategies to ace that public speaking skills:

1. Prepare your content - Make sure your speech has a beginning, middle, and end.
2. Use notes. If you will be standing at a podium, have your notes already there before the audience arrives.
3. 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.

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How Can You Tell if You Have Stage Fright?

Symptoms:

* Pounding heart and increased respiratory rate before a performance
* Unwillingness to look at the audience
* excessive perspiration
* cold hands and feet
* dry mouth
* tense muscles
* cramps butterflies
* feeling inferior
* trembling hands and shaking manuscript

Why do I have Stage Fright?

Oftentimes we wonder why we experience stage fright. Stage fright doesn’t have just one single cause.

Stage fright is caused by a release of adrenaline into the blood stream. Adrenaline, also known as the “fight or flight” chemical, triggers a physical reaction within the person – including shaky hands, sweating, and increased heart rate. Many of the side effects of stage fright are associated with this chemical being released.

Ultimately, you are the biggest contributor to your stage fright. Although this might sound depressing, it is really a very powerful statement. Since you are the biggest contributor, you can also have the biggest impact and are in direct control of how well you overcome your stage fright. Stage fright often occurs in individuals who are worried about what the audience will think about them, are trying too hard to be perfect, and who are not comfortable and confident with themselves and their abilities.