How to Overcome Fear of Public Speaking

Public Speaking has been labeled as the one event that more people fear over almost anything else they may have to do in their lifetime.  Even the idea that you can overcome fear of public speaking can seem to be highly improbable, especially for the person who is prone to anxiety or panic attacks. Often those who must give a public speech may start to worry about it long before the actual event.

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The feelings that manifest themselves on the day of the speech may start out as nervousness and soon elevate into a full blown panic attack. At this point the speaker may feel as though they are having a heart attack, complete with palpitations, dizziness and nausea. The symptoms can rapidly elevate to the point where the speaker will find any excuse to get out of the event so as to avoid having to deal with the intense anxiety and physical feelings.

If you are in a position where public speaking is necessary, because of your job or other position, you already know that you must find a way to overcome your fears. You cannot always avoid the speaking event, there is going to come a time when you will have no choice but to give a speech, so you must learn to overcome your fears.  For those who suffer from anxiety or panic attacks, this may seem like an impossible task, but it is not. You can learn to use your deepest fears to become a good public speaker.

Stepping up to the podium or out on stage can be hard for anyone and instills a sense of “what if they do not like me or my speech?” in almost everyone.  To help you cope with these feelings you must remind yourself that everyone has these same feelings and that they are perfectly natural.  Instead of letting them take over and dominate you, you need to take these feelings and turn them around. Instead of giving in to the fear, turn it into strength and use the power behind it to drive you to present a better speech.  As long as you continue to let the feelings of despair and of being incapable control your thoughts, the idea of giving a successful speech cannot survive.  You have to remember that no matter what, you are the only one who knows your speech and while others in the audience may have some knowledge on the subject, at the moment you are the expert.  It is your speech and you need to stand up and use the feelings that you are experiencing to let the audience know that you are in control.

As many who have learned to control their episodes of panic attacks can attest to, none of the feelings you are experiencing can hurt you.  Instead learn to tell your mind that you are in control and there is nothing that it can do that you cannot overcome. There is power in the knowledge that you can be in control of your life and emotions at all times.  The next time you have to give a public speech, remember to be well prepared. Know the material of your speech and take a few minutes to relax your mind by telling yourself that you are in control of the situation.

After the first speech that you give, using the techniques of self empowerment, you should find that each subsequent speech becomes a little easier. Over time and by constantly reminding yourself that you are in control, you will find that you can become a very successful speaker and the idea of being anxious or having a panic attack simply no longer occurs to you.