The Sicilian Mentor
Succeeding in your Public Speaking Career
Practice makes perfect – this saying is true for public speaking just like it is for any other field. To overcome the fear of public speaking, you will need to start speaking in public. However, if a large gathering seems too much for you to handle during the initial stages, you may ask a small group of friends and family to act as your audience and practice delivering speeches. Ask this group to review your performance seriously and offer feedback that will help you correct your mistakes and perform better the next time. You may even join some training classes […]
Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking
If your start having butterflies in your stomach the moment you hear about “public speaking”, you are not the only person who suffers from this fear of addressing a gathering. Many of us feel terrified the moment we are asked to speak before an audience, primarily because we feel that we aren’t well prepared to deliver the intended message. This lack of confidence makes us fear about the results, and gives rise to public speaking anxiety. So, if you too are having nightmares about the same, it’s time to get over them. Remember – like any other craft, the art […]