mastering public speaking isn’t very easy. If you search in Google for the term public speaking confidence you get over 1.5 million website responses. That seems to be a lot, but when youare the one standing in front of the crowd there isn’t really enough data in the world that might get you over that fear and build your confidence.

So how does one improve your public speaking confidence?

One word : Practice

Nothing can make you feel more scared or concerned than not being prepared for your public speaking engagement.
Doesn’t your nervousness and anxiousness stem from the fact that you could look stupid in front of the audience?

Poor preparation will guarantee this.

This is the one step which the overwhelming majority of average ( and below average ) presenters skip and then they wonder why the speech did not go so well.

By practicing you can master the structure of your presentation and the more that you practice the simpler it becomes.

Can you predict the probable questions youwill get from the fans and either prepare answers for them or include them in your presentation?

By practicing, you will gain an amazing amount of self esteem.

When I present an address to an audience, it is not the 1st time. It is the hundredth time. I practice and visualise myself standing in front of the onlookers, completing a fantastic successful show and getting a standing ovation, 99 times in my head previously. Then when I stand up and make the speech, it makes it way easier. Try it.

Another key learning strategy for me over the years, has been to video myself presenting. It is tough to see yourself at first, but wow what a quick and successful way of improving your method. You’ll see :

Your own body language - how are you standing, what are you doing with your hands?

Are you relaxed and confident?

Are you repeating the same word, slogan in each sentence?

Are there too many ‘erms’?

Are there enough pauses for impact?

Your eye contact - are you taking a look at the fans or have your back to them, which is a major turn off?

Is your voice monotone?

Are you coming across with enthusiasm and enthusiasm?

Are you finishing your sentences or mumbling towards the end of each one?

How long did the show take? Too long? Too short?

Make mandatory changes and video yourself again.

Show the video to some co-workers and mates - ask for their fair feedback. Ensure you ask folk who will tell you the truth and again make required changes.

In fact, a great secret is to ask great presenters for feedback. Getting feedback from an expert is basic if you would like to enhance. If you ask your friends or colleagues, they may say, Yeah, it was good, or It was fine.

That isn’t feedback!

You would like someone to tell you how you can improve further and the best person to do that is an expert Public speaker.

Are you brave enough to use this idea?

One way to mastering public speaking is to enhance your public speaking confidence.

Click here and grab yourself a free guide to mastering public speaking.

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