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Feel the Love to Overcome Fear of Public Speaking

By Deborah Torres Patel

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Published: 01May2007
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Are you one of the many who fear speaking in public? This fear has reached epidemic proportions, affecting just about everyone who is scheduled to stand up in front of people to speak.

It can be a daunting task to get up in front of people. It's one thing to simply introduce yourself and the department you work in (if, for example, you're speaking in front of people at work). It's quite another thing to walk through your latest product offering or ask them to do business with you. However, as everyone knows, real business success comes from the ability to confidently convey your thoughts and express yourself in front of others.

So how can you conquer your fear of speaking in public and go on to career success? Here is one idea to help you:

One technique that many professional speakers do is to "feel the love in the room". This may sound like a strange suggestion at first, so let's look at it a little more closely.

When you're standing in front of everyone, all eyes are on you. You COULD think that they are there to judge you. In fact, that misconception is what causes so much of our fear! But they aren't there to judge you. Remember…

1. They are there to hear what you have to say. YOU! They respect and admire you enough to want to hear your thoughts and opinions on the matter. Even in sales calls it is your expertise that they came to hear.

2. Aside from everyone in the room respecting and admiring you enough to hear your thoughts, there are many in there that cannot do what you're doing. While you may be scared, there are a percentage of people in every group who are literally astounded that you have the guts to get up there and speak.

3. And, in nearly every presentation, there's a good chance that someone in the room really likes you and is rooting for you. It could be your sales manager or a co-presenter or an ally in your client's office. Feed of the energy they're sending you with their positive best wishes.

4. You are not there to hurt anyone. On the contrary! You are there to help them. You want to help them find the right product or service that you feel can be supplied by your company or perhaps you're there to help guide them to a better understanding of what your product does.

Remember: You know something that they don't and they want to hear about it from you. Smile, keep a positive demeanor, and speak with confidence. You'll see results!

Asia's leading Voice & Presentation Skills Coach, Deborah Torres Patel, is offering complimentary online training to overcome your fear of public speaking. Register for 20 free lessons at http://www.fearlessinfive.com.

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