{"id":114791,"date":"2023-10-07T11:10:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-07T15:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=114791"},"modified":"2023-10-09T12:48:38","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T16:48:38","slug":"how-to-practice-public-speaking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-practice-public-speaking\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Practice Public Speaking and Calm Your Nerves"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What are the best ways to practice public speaking? What should you do if you feel anxious about an upcoming speech?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To practice public speaking, you should rehearse your talking speed, your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/body-language-crucial-conversations\/\">body language<\/a>, and your hand gestures. Running through your speech in private with these things in mind will improve your presentation when you give your speech in public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-practice\/\">how to practice<\/a> public speaking so that your nerves don\u2019t get the best of you in front of an audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-practice-your-speech\">How to Practice Your Speech<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve written your speech, you\u2019ll need to think about how to practice public speaking so you can deliver your ideas clearly and confidently. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/public-speaking-for-success\/1-page-summary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Public Speaking for Success<\/em><\/a>, Dale Carnegie recommends you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/public-speaking-for-success\/1-page-summary#memorizing-your-speech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">memorize your speech<\/a>. This doesn\u2019t necessarily mean learning each exact word and phrase by heart, but instead<strong> thoroughly learning your <em>argument<\/em> so you can speak extemporaneously<\/strong>. This will not only save you time but will also enhance your delivery\u2014when you know your speech well enough, you can deliver it with conviction, feeling, and authenticity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carmine Gallo suggests you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/talk-like-ted\/1-page-summary#principle-8-plan-and-practice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">focus on three things<\/a> when practicing your speech:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>The speed at which you talk.<\/strong> Keep rehearsing until you\u2019ve perfected talking at a speed of 190 words per minute. This is a conversational rate of speech that seems natural.<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/confident-body-language\/\">Confident body language<\/a>. <\/strong>Examples of confident body language include standing up straight, holding your head high, and making frequent eye contact with your audience. If you fail to appear confident in what you\u2019re saying, your audience will trust you and your opinions less.<\/li><li><strong>Hand gestures.<\/strong> Use gestures to add emphasis to what you\u2019re saying. For example, if you\u2019re talking about how much a problem has grown in size, create a small circle with your hands and expand it. Studies have shown that making hand gestures will increase the audience\u2019s confidence in you and what you\u2019re saying.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-manage-stress-and-anxiety-about-public-speaking\">Manage Stress and Anxiety About Public Speaking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It\u2019s normal to feel nervous and release adrenaline before your speech<\/strong>, even if you\u2019re a seasoned speaker. In <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/ted-talks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>TED Talks<\/em><\/a>, Chris Anderson explains that adrenaline can be good: It gives you energy and animates your voice. However, in large doses, it can also make you shaky, give you dry mouth, and cause anxiety. He gives some <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/ted-talks#managing-your-nerves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tips for managing your nerves<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip 1: Get active. <\/strong>If your adrenaline is high enough to make you shaky, do something physical<strong> <\/strong>to get rid of the excess. Carnegie suggests you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/public-speaking-for-success\/1-page-summary#opening-your-speech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">jump around and shake your fists in the air<\/a>\u2014feel your convictions and allow them to animate you and fire you up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip 2: Drink five to six ounces of water <\/strong>five minutes before you speak. This is enough to keep dry mouth at bay but not enough to fill your bladder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip 3: Focus on your breathing<\/strong>. Make sure the oxygen is going all the way down into your stomach and hold it for a moment or two before exhaling. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/amplify-your-influence\/1-page-summary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Amplify Your Influence<\/em><\/a>, keynote speaker Ren\u00e9 Rodriguez suggests another breathing variation for calming your nerves: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/amplify-your-influence\/1-page-summary#tip-3-take-steps-to-minimize-your-anxiety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">box breathing<\/a>. Breathe in for four counts and pause for four counts. Then, breathe out for four counts and pause again for four counts. Repeat this cycle of breath for as long as you need to feel more centered and calm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If all else fails (if, for example, you begin stuttering or your mind goes blank), Anderson says to simply <strong>tell the audience you\u2019re nervous.<\/strong> They want to root for you, and admitting that you\u2019re experiencing nerves only makes you more relatable. However, Maxwell disagrees, arguing that if you show that you\u2019re nervous in any way, <a href=\"https:\/\/shortform.com\/app\/book\/the-16-undeniable-laws-of-communication\/1-page-summary#believe-in-yourself-and-your-audience\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">your audience will be more concerned about <em>you<\/em> than your message<\/a>. He recommends that you combat your nerves by adopting a mantra\u2014a short affirming statement to remind yourself that you\u2019re able to communicate well and make a difference with your words.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are the best ways to practice public speaking? What should you do if you feel anxious about an upcoming speech? To practice public speaking, you should rehearse your talking speed, your body language, and your hand gestures. Running through your speech in private with these things in mind will improve your presentation when you give your speech in public. 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