What scare
people more than death? The answer might surprise you. According to research, a
lot of people actually fear public speaking than the threat of death. The
unfortunate thing is that, we will have to
stand and address a large audience someday whether we like it or not.
To prepare you for the raining day, you have to first admit and understand your
problem. To improve on your presentation or public
speaking skills, you must answer the question- why do I
fear making a public speech? The answer is simple but a fundamental truth. From
my personal experience and that of others, our greatest fear is the fear of
being judged by our listeners. All humans irrespective of background or life
status have a need of social acceptance, approval and love by others. When
it seems we're not going to be accepted but rather embarrassed, our
hearts starts resonating in fear. Our fear is that we can’t motivate ourselves
let alone others. Our fear is that what we intent to present is useless to our target
audience.
Until
you change the way you think about yourself and what you are capable of doing,
no magic book, no professional training classes, not even a zillion
motivational posts from me will make you a pro speaker. Underline it, asterisk
it, mark it if you wish. It is just the simple truth. The change you so desire
must come inside-out not outside-in. By this I mean the solution lies
within you not others. You have to and must take up the responsibility. I strongly believe you can.
I will
leave you with the famous words of Eleanor Roosevelt
"I believe
anyone can conquer fear
By
doing the things he fears to do
Until
he gets a record of successful
Experience
behind him"
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