Way to overcome fear of Public Speaking

I'd like to share some valuable insights on overcoming the fear of public speaking. It's a common challenge, but with dedication and the right approach, you can turn it into a strength.

Public speaking require continuous practictice and perseverance, without this, overcoming public speaking would be challenging. Here are few recommendations;

- Start with proper Preparation

Gather more information and organize thought will help you to being more confident and practice it multiple time will definitely give you more courage to address the gathering. The more prepared you are, the more confident you will feel.

- Present in front of supportive audience

Make a demo presentation in front of your supportive audience like family, friends, mentors etc. It is better begin from a small group and later extend size of audience. Joining a public speaking can help as well, as they provide a safe and constructive environment for practicing and receiving feedback.

 - Visualize and familiarize the scene

Before presentation, familiarize the place you would present and visualize the real presentation scene in mind, It will help to reduce you anxiety and tension and boost your confidence.

 - Practice breathing exercises

 To relax your body and calm your mind before speaking. Take slow, deep breaths in through your nose, and slowly exhale through your mouth. This can help decrease tension and stress.

- Engage with the audience

First imprsssion is the best impression, make your audience that you are redourful and prepared well. The presentation would be interactive and that will be more fruitful. Make sure you are interacting with simple and real life examples with your audience. Asking questions and assigning tasks and mini game will help you to reduce strain and make audience encouraging and interesting.

- Seek support and feedback from well wishers.

  Flaws and change is always happen in the presentation, collect genuine feedback from the audience and well wishers to make changes and alterations in future and ask them regarding the grooming, posture and way of presentation etc. That will help you to spot unnoticeable things in the presentation.

   In conclusion, conquering the fear of public speaking is a journey that involves preparation, practice, and continuous improvement. Remember, every great speaker started somewhere. Embrace the process, seek support, and keep refining your skills. As you progress, you'll find yourself not just overcoming the fear, but thriving in the spotlight.

Mr. Muhammed Noufal. M, Head, Dept. of Economics, Al Shifa College of Arts and Science, Kizhattoor, Perinthalmanna