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An estimated 75% of adults suffer from a fear of public speaking. When stress hormones are released we may behave differently - frequently, our minds go blank, our voices become harder to control, we may visibly shake etc.
Even professional public speakers have to deal with nerves but they have techniques to cope. In this article, we discuss ways of speaking with confidence in public.
Managing nerves
Remember that you haven't been invited to present for the purpose of being ridiculed - the audience wants to hear you speak. Plan for managing your nerves by:
Avoiding consuming too much caffeine beforehand as this is a stimulant and can leave you feeling more nervous and shaky.
Preparing music or a podcast that you can listen to on the way to the presentation.
Find a mindfulness exercise you'd feel comfortable doing as you travel to the venue.
Master controlled breathing beforehand so you can engage in this right before going onstage.
If you have time, engage in exercise beforehand. Exercising releases endorphins which reduce stress levels and make you feel better.
Recognise that it's unlikely that the audience will know that you're feeling nervous - you do not look as anxious as you feel.
Pausing
During the presentation, if you notice that you're speaking too quickly then pause and breathe. This won't look strange - it will appear as though you're giving thought to what you're saying. You can also strategically plan some of your pauses, such as after questions and at the end of sections, because this will give you a chance to calm down and it will also give the audience an opportunity to think and reflect.
Pausing will also help you avoid filler words, such as, "um" as well which can make you sound unsure.
Practice
If you're very familiar with the content of your presentation, your audience will perceive you as confident. Practicing tips:
Don't just read the presentation through - practice everything, including your transitions and using your visual aids.
Stand up and speak it aloud as though you were presenting to an audience.
Ensure that you practice your body language and gesturing.
Practice in front of others and get their feedback.
Film yourself presenting and watch it back.
Freely improvise so you'll sound more natural on the day. Don't learn your presentation verbatim because you will sound uninterested and if you lose focus then you may forget everything.
Confident body language
You'll notice that professional public speakers look relaxed and confident, they talk slowly and make positive body movements. To appear confident:
Maintain eye contact with the audience
Use gestures to emphasise points
Move around the stage
Match facial expressions with what you're saying
Reduce nervous habits
Slowly and steadily breathe
Use your voice aptly
Speak slowly
When you're nervous you may rush through your presentation and finish too quickly. This makes it obvious to the audience that you're nervous, it's probably frustrating for them to listen to and watch, you're not taking the time to connect with them and it's likely that you're making mistakes.
Try speaking at a speed that feels uncomfortably slow because it's likely that's the correct speed.
Answer:
Avoiding consuming too much caffeine beforehand as this is a stimulant and can leave you feeling more nervous and shaky.
Preparing music or a podcast that you can listen to on the way to the presentation.
Find a mindfulness exercise you'd feel comfortable doing as you travel to the venue.
Master controlled breathing beforehand so you can engage in this right before going onstage.
If you have time, engage in exercise beforehand. Exercising releases endorphins which reduce stress levels and make you feel better.
Recognise that it's unlikely that the audience will know that you're feeling nervous - you do not look as anxious as you feel.Don't just read the presentation through - practice everything, including your transitions and using your visual aids.
Stand up and speak it aloud as though you were presenting to an audience.
Ensure that you practice your body language and gesturing.
Practice in front of others and get their feedback.
Film yourself presenting and watch it back.
Freely improvise so you'll sound more natural on the day. Don't learn your presentation verbatim because you will sound uninterested and if you lose focus then you may forget everything.Maintain eye contact with the audience
Use gestures to emphasise points
Move around the stage
Match facial expressions with what you're saying
Reduce nervous habits
Slowly and steadily breathe
Use your voice aptlyUse your nervous energy
It can be difficult to hide your nerves so another way of dealing with this is to emphasise your emotions. This means conveying the emotions you're explaining/you felt at the time, for example, the disappointment you felt at a failure or the excitement you felt at a finding. The emotion you display will hide your nerves.
Explanation:
When you're nervous you may rush through your presentation and finish too quickly. This makes it obvious to the audience that you're nervous, it's probably frustrating for them to listen to and watch, you're not taking the time to connect with them and it's likely that you're making mistakes.
Try speaking at a speed that feels uncomfortably slow because it's likely that's the correct speed.
Average Speaking Rate and Words per Minute
Connect with audience from the start
The first five minutes are vital for engaging the audience and getting them to listen to you. Consider telling a story about a mistake you made or maybe life wasn't going well for you in the past - if relevant to your presentation's aim.
People will relate to this as we have all experienced mistakes and failures. The more the audience relates to you, the more likely they will remain engaged which will increase your confidence.
Read our article on How to start a presentation effectively for more ideas.
Friendly faces
Find a member of the audience that is: engaged, nodding or smiling in each section of the room. When you find yourself becoming uncomfortable you can move your eyes to the friendly face in that section.