Public speaking can be scary.
Here, two experts share their tips for overcoming stage fright and crushing your next public speaking event.
Theres something so jarring about standing up in front of an audience, with all eyes on you.
Sarah Donner, founder of SIVA Wellness, is a holistic health coach and hypnotherapist.
Keep reading to add them to your repertoire.
Public Speaking Tips From Experts
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Christine Buzan is a social media influencer, posing expert, and self confidence TikTok star.
Know the audience ahead of time.
No matter the topic youre speaking on, it helps to know the people youre presenting to.
Its about the message, not you.
Ive found that most compelling speeches do one of three things: They entertain, inspire, or educate.
With that in mind, Buzan says to think about your desired end goalnot fears of judgment.
How do you want your audience to feel?
What do you want them to do?
What value do you want them to take away?
she urges you to ask yourself ahead of your next big speech.
Christine Buzan is a social media influencer, posing expert, and self confidence TikTok star.
Hypnotist, holistic health coach, andSIVA Wellness founder, Sarah Donner, agrees with this.
Shift the focus from you to them, she says.
But, whatever you do, dont just keep your eyes glued to your outline.
Its called public speaking not public reading, Buzan reminds us.
Connect with the organizer to identify their intention for the event.
Not sure where to begin with your outline?
Chat with the organizer of the event youre speaking at for guidance.
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Practice, practice, practice.
As with anything, practice makes perfect (or at least damn near).
Buzan recommends taping yourself as you practice.
I have found it most helpful to do two recorded run throughs, she says.
I always tell people I work with to practice their poses in front of a mirror to get comfortable.
This is no different.
Obviously, you dont want that to happen.
Where do they pause?
Do they place emphasis on specific words or portions of their message?
Do they engage the audience or play on their cues?
Try it out when you practice, she says.
Believe in what you are saying.
If your goal is to convince and/or inspire your audience, its important that you speak with passion.
It should go without saying, but never perform a speech about something you do not believe in.
Stay true to your personality.
Another thing you dont want to do while speaking to an audience?
If youre great at explaining things, lean into that.
If youre goofy, let your inner class clown shine.
Think of maximizing your strengths rather than revamping your personality.
Make use of your space.
If youre given a stage to present on, use itdont just stand there and speak.
Dont be afraid to engage with your surroundings in a reasonable way.
You dont have to know everythingeven on topics that youre speaking about.
The audience will appreciate this honesty and in turn, trust you more.
Most of these beliefs stem from our childhood.
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