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Do you have a fear of public speaking<\/a>? Why is public speaking so scary<\/a>? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Almost everyone fears public speaking. In fact, multiple surveys list it as people\u2019s number one fear\u2014more common than a fear of heights, snakes, and even death. According to Chris Anderson, the author of TED Talks,<\/em> the fear of public speaking is normal, but it must be overcome if you want to be successful in any professional endeavor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s how to overcome the fear of public speaking, according to Anderson. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Is Public Speaking So Scary?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Anderson says the fear of public speaking is two-fold: There is the in-the-moment fear of<\/strong> temporary humiliation\u2014<\/strong>stumbling over words, forgetting what to say, and so on. Then there is the long-term fear of a damaged reputation<\/strong>. Most people care deeply about what others think of them, and they worry that a public flop will change the way they\u2019re viewed. While these fears are normal and common, Anderson stresses that they must be overcome. Why? Because you\u2019ll likely have<\/em> to speak publicly at some point, whether you fear it or not, so you might as well reap the rewards of doing it well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public speaking used to be reserved for politicians, activists, and academics. But today, Anderson says, almost everyone has to speak publicly on occasion<\/strong>. This doesn\u2019t mean that you\u2019ll be on a stage in front of a crowd (although that might happen too). Rather, public speaking might look like addressing your company at an all-hands meeting, presenting your expertise at a conference, or speaking on an online platform<\/strong>. Anderson describes public speaking as any situation where you\u2019re formally addressing others\u2014and in a world that\u2019s becoming increasingly collaborative, there\u2019s no escaping it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking: Fight It on Two Fronts<\/strong>

If you have an intense fear of public speaking, psychologists recommend that you attack the speech and the fear separately<\/a>. Attack the speech by preparing as much as you possibly can\u2014practice the words and movements, and visualize yourself delivering the speech successfully. This is not enough in itself, however: Thorough preparation won\u2019t eliminate the fear of speaking.

For this reason, you must attack the fear<\/em> by learning how to manage your emotions\u2014for example, if you tend to become overly energized with adrenaline, make a plan for how you\u2019ll handle that excess energy before speaking. If you tend to get light-headed, practice breathing exercises<\/a> and make sure you eat beforehand. 

If you try to suppress your fear, your anxiety is likely to increase. Accepting that you will<\/em> feel fear allows you to manage it.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Anderson asserts that by learning to speak effectively, you\u2019ll experience greater confidence and success<\/strong>\u2014particularly in your professional life. Great public speaking has the power to influence. With the right presentation, your ideas can spread like wildfire and inspire positive change. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, when you share your expertise and unique way of thinking, <\/strong>Anderson says new opportunities will find their way to you.<\/strong> The ability to influence others<\/a> combined with a constant flow of opportunities is a recipe for professional and personal success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: Communication is one of the most sought-after skills in the workforce. In addition to the benefits that Anderson lists here, it\u2019s also valuable because effective speaking results in fewer misunderstandings and better outcomes<\/a>. If, at the end of your presentation, your colleagues or employees know exactly what to do and are fired up, they\u2019re likely to complete their assigned task with quality and enthusiasm.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So how do you master the art of public speaking? Anderson says the first step is to face your fear by demystifying common misconceptions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Misconceptions and Their Truths<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Misconception<\/strong>: Great public speakers are eloquent and perfectly polished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truth:<\/strong> Incredible speeches can be delivered in a conversational style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anderson says if you can talk to your friends at a dinner party, you can speak publicly<\/strong>. He stresses that being yourself is crucial if you want people to listen. The second an audience senses inauthenticity, you\u2019ve lost them. This is good news\u2014it means you can unburden yourself of the expectation that every word must be powerful and perfect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: Being overly formal in a speech is generally frowned upon, which is why there are resources to help speakers develop a more conversational style<\/a>. One tip this video offers is to write your speech as if you\u2019re talking with a friend or colleague whom you deeply respect\u2014you won\u2019t be too <\/em>casual, but you also won\u2019t speak as if you\u2019re addressing the President.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Misconception: <\/strong>You need to have a stage and an audience to be a public speaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truth: <\/strong>The internet is a universal stage available to anyone, and there\u2019s always an audience waiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t have to be a keynote speaker at a large event to make an impact. Anderson says that the internet is the largest stage there is, and with it come infinite platforms and diverse audiences. Whatever you\u2019d like to speak about, you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: Most of the advice in this book is directed toward in-person speaking (and digital recordings of those speeches) although Anderson does acknowledge online platforms. Online public speaking is so common that it now has a name\u2014digital oratory<\/a>\u2014and it\u2019s being taught as a skill in all levels of education. Synchronous <\/em>speaking refers to streaming live to an audience, while asynchronous<\/em> speaking is recording, editing, and uploading your speech to the internet.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Misconception: <\/strong>To be worthy of a public speech, your idea must be revolutionary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truth: <\/strong>Small but meaningful ideas and observations have value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t need to have the vision of Steve Jobs or the experiences of Nelson Mandela to be worthy of public speaking. Anderson says the most impactful talks are often ones that tweak the way we view the world, or simply highlight its beauty. Planting curiosity is just as valuable as upending someone\u2019s worldview\u2014so don\u2019t use the excuse of being ordinary as a reason not to speak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: People love to learn\u2014in fact, neuroscientists have shown that humans receive a rush of dopamine (the feel-good hormone) in their brains when they learn something new. In Talk Like TED<\/em><\/a>, <\/em>communications coach Carmine Gallo says that if you can teach your audience something new, they\u2019ll link what you say to their positive emotions<\/a> and be more receptive to your ideas. As Anderson notes, this doesn\u2019t mean the idea needs to be new to the world<\/em>; it need only be new to your audience.) <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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