Public Speaking

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• the fear of public speaking

• affects up to 75% of ​the population

• Symp​toms

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​Glossophobia​

​- Increased blood pressure

- Increased perspiration

- Dry mouth

- A stiffening of the upper back muscles

- Nausea and a feeling of panic when faced with having to speak in public

- Intense anxiety at the thought of speaking in front of a group.

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Glossophobia is treatable, and in general, exposure-based treatments and exercises are the most helpful...

​Action steps include...

Be prepared, Visit the venue where you will be giving your talk, and carefully review any and all equipment beforehand, learn all you can about your topic well in advance, practice makes perfect

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• ​the purpose

• the audience

• the occasion ​

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Create an outline to help you organize your thoughts

Write the way you talk but do not use slang terms​

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• ​Voice

• Stage Presences

• Power of Expression

• General Effect

• Potential Questions that may be asked​

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​speeches are given with little or no preparation

​Extemporaneous

speech is written and learned prior to presenting​

​Prepared

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