How to Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking (A step-by-step guide for how I prepare for a talk)
- Viktoria
- May 29, 2019
- 1 min read
About eight years ago, I had the most embarrassing experience of my adult career - I froze while speaking in public! Since then, I've spent years building up my confidence as a speaker and finding tools that help set me up for success. Now, I can confidently say I not only embrace speaking in public, but I actually enjoy and look forward to it.
In this video, I’m giving practical tips on how to prepare for an important public speaking engagement and get over the fear of public speaking that so many of us have. Here’s what you’ll learn in this video:
1. The importance of selecting ONE BIG IDEA to focus your talk around.
2. How to use notes and a slide deck to keep you on track
3. How to practice your talk in advance (step-by-step guide on practicing)
4. How to reframe anxiety in your mind
Enjoy!
xo
-VH
Great step-by-step guide! Breaking preparation into small, practical actions really makes public speaking feel less intimidating. I especially liked the focus on rehearsing with purpose and visualizing the audience positively — that’s a game changer. Helpful insights not only for speakers but also for writers presenting their work to Book Publishers in UK.
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