Do you know that having the ability of speaking with confidence is one of the most sought-after skills in most industries.
If you lack of good verbal communication skills, then you would have problems to express yourself clearly and confidently. As a result, others will not know what you think, feel, or what do you want to achieve. In addition, you have difficulties motivating others, or even resolving conflict.
Anyway, here are six quick tips on how to speak with confidence.
1. Go Well Prepared.
Know exactly what and why you are going to say. When you know that you are prepared, it sure boost your confidence.
2. Practice Makes Perfect.
One great way to be confident in public speaking is to grab any speaking opportunity which comes along. The more you speak, the better you will get.You will learn and you get to experience the real thing; facing a real audience. This is the best way to improve your speaking skills and overcome your fear of public speaking.
3. Do Your Rehearse.
Have ample rehearsal in the privacy of your home or office. Stand up and pace around as you practice out loud, exactly as what you are going to do on the actual day. Never memorize your speech in verbatim.
4. Be Confident.
Your listeners won’t notice your nervousness. Just act confident and visualize success as you deliver your speech. Look at them in their eyes and smile, as you share your knowledge with you.
5. Interact With Audience.
Treat your audience as your friends.Make eye contact. Don't try to speak to them, but instead share with them your well-prepared material. Connect with them with the help of audience participation.
6. Be Afraid
Yes, accept your fear of speaking in front of crowd. It is perfectly normal. Acknowledge it, accept it and soon you will get over your fear of public speaking. This is the best way to overcome your speech anxiety. Just do it and over time, you will realize it is not as death-threatening as many of you envision it up to be.
