Fear of Public Speaking? Here Are 3 Effects To Your Career.

I attended our public speaking training and Janet, one of the trainees said “The public speaking anxiety has affected my career hugely. Last year, one of our managers transitioned to another company and I knew I had the skills, knowledge, and experience that were essential for the role but fear dragged me behind. The position involved addressing the audience and presenting to senior management. I didn’t apply because I was not confident enough to stand in front of many people and that is how the opportunity passed by me.”

Studies reveal that many people are more afraid of speaking in front of a crowd of people than they are of death and that is the reason why many professionals miss out on the promotion and the new opportunities.

If you want to move ahead in your career, consider developing your skills through training or learning from famous public speakers for you to master the art of speaking.

So does fear of public speaking have an impact on your career? Yes, here is how

1. You Miss An Opportunity Of Being Noticed

Professionals who fear speaking in public miss out on the opportunities of being recognized by potential employers because they are not visible.

There are professional speaking forums that bring together great public speakers and if you don’t use such opportunities to put yourself out there, nobody will discover your capability.  

For you to be noticed by others, speak up during the meetings, introduce yourself to new people, build relationships with other people and make a positive contribution for your input to be valued. 

It will allow you to be a thought leader and people will come for you for ideas and you will build your brand.

2. You Fail To Grab The Available Opportunities

The ability to sell yourself and position yourself as a great fit for the role speaks volumes about you during the interview.

The way you speak determines if you create a good impression and it determines if you present yourself well to show you are right for the role.

Your audience will judge you based on how you speak in public and that can influence the decision making therefore it is important to communicate with confidence and be clear about your message.

When looking for a job, what determines your success is how you position yourself as the best fit and how you sell yourself to employers.

For example, Janet failed to apply for a managerial position due to fear of public speaking and she missed an opportunity despite having the relevant skills and experience.

3. You Become Stressed

I remember being tasked to give an oratorical speech which was a public presentation at one of the event. The speech anxiety made me worry a few days before the presentation because of fear.

Some people feel anxious and they tend to avoid public speaking in front of a crowd and some may lose sleep before they give a presentation.

To improve public speaking skills, consider signing up for relevant short courses, taking time to practice, and making use of body language.

Finally

Effective public speaking is one of the in-demand skills for you to thrive in your career. It is a skill that can be learned and everyone can grow their speaking with confidence skills through practice.

Want to overcome the fear of public speaking? Book your slot for this training today, November offer is for you!