Think You’re Bad at Public Speaking? Here’s How to Rewire Your Brain for Confidence

Your palms sweat. Your heart races. Your mind goes blank the moment all eyes turn to you. Does this sound familiar?  

For Paul, this was his life; The simple thought of speaking in front of an audience would always trigger his anxiety. He would stumble over his words when given the mic, fearing the judgment from his peers. It became so bad that he started freezing mid-sentence.

As a public relations Professional, he excelled in written communication but dreaded presentations.

 “As an introvert, the moment I stand in front of a crowd,” he admits, “there is a little voice in my head and it would always whisper, ‘You’re not good enough for this.’” His fear held him back until he decided it was time to conquer it.

Paul took a step to master the art of public speaking through communication with confidence training after struggling for a long time.

The good news? Public Speaking is a skill someone can learn.

Here are 5 powerful strategies to transform you into a speaker who leaves the audience thinking, “Wow, they’re confident!

1. Tell Yourself “I Can Do This”

Self-doubt in public speaking can be your biggest downfall. Paul would spend time preparing the message, but on the day of presenting, he experienced self-doubt because he was nervous, and he would lose track of his thoughts.

When you are presenting in front of an audience, it is important to believe in yourself.

2. Be Prepared

Speaking in front of an audience is intimidating, especially for introverts, who prefer to be alone and in a more quit environment.
They feel more confident in their ability to address the audience with effective presentations when they take the time to prepare in advance.
When it comes to public speaking, introverts, as opposed to extroverts, take their time to prepare, absorb the information, and consider it carefully before giving a presentation.

3. Practice Beforehand

I have heard many professionals claim that “I don’t have time to practice to perfect my skills”, but the truth is that you can practice while at home, walking, or when spending time with friends.

Rehearsing severally times beforehand makes the introverts familiarise themselves with the content, internalise it and prepare them to feel more comfortable when presenting.

Participate in career advancement mentorship programs to interact with other professionals looking forward to taking their career to another level, record yourself or speak in front of your friends, then get feedback on your performance.

4. Understand Deep Breathing

Breathing can calm nerves. Learning diaphragmatic breathing techniques might help you feel more confident and less anxious when you are having trouble speaking in front of an audience.
If you want to calm down your thoughts and make it easier to stay focused, you must take deep breaths before presenting.

5. Establish a Locus of Control

Locus of control is a psychological concept that describes how much control a person believes they have over their lives.

Using this in public speaking is a key factor if you want to stay motivated and give a wonderful speech in front of an audience.

When you believe you can complete certain tasks, you have an internal locus of control.

Finally

Public speaking can be tough and frightening, especially if you are an introvert like Paul, who feels comfortable in quieter environments, but with the right tips and strategies, you can learn to gain confidence and deliver an effective public speaking presentation.

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