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Tips for coping with fear of public speaking;
Follow these 5 tips to reduce fear of public
speaking.
4. 1. Make sure you are very familiar with
the topic you are to speak about and try
to anticipate any questions which may
be asked.
Prepare answers for those questions as
the more you know, the more
comfortable you will feel.
5. 2. Visit the place where the speech will be
held and rehearse the speech, if at all
possible.
This allows you to identify any potential
issues and make the necessary
accommodations or modifications before
the big day.
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3. Try to relax. You will likely have
butterflies in your stomach, but most
speakers get this feeling, even those
who speak in public for a living.
Take a few deep breaths to help you
calm down.
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4. Keep positive thoughts about the
presentation – don't think about
'getting through it' but about 'doing
it brilliantly'
8. 5. Make eye contact with members of
the audience. Do this systematically.