MARIETTA, GA, July 03, 2009
/24-7PressRelease/ -- When faced with the daunting thought of giving a speech, people often opt out or end up giving a poor presentation due to their fear of public speaking. This stage fright can cost them their self-esteem, a promotion or, in worst case, their job or business. There are 7 common mistakes speakers make that cause their public speaking anxiety and nervousness to go through the roof:
Mistake #1 - Failing to prepare well in advance - poor preparation and insufficient practicing will only cause anxiety in most speakers.
Mistake #2 - Not structuring the speech properly - a presentation lacking a clear structure and smooth transitions will not only be difficult to remember, but will also cause the listeners to get lost and lose interest.
Mistake #3 - Using a boring opening and conclusion - when the audience doesn't feel an instant connection with the speaker, they probably won't be listening all that well. And if the conclusion is dull, they may forget the speech altogether.
Mistake #4 - Making the speech entirely too serious - if there's no levity in it, the speaker will be nervous before, during and after the presentation.
Mistake #5 - Not having valuable and memorable content - a speech lacking good content will be not only uncomfortable for the speaker to present, but also a waste of time for the listeners.
Mistake #6 - Being unfamiliar with the audience - if the speaker hasn't taken the time to get to know any of the audience members, it will be like talking to a room full of strangers. Also, the audience will have a higher expectation of a speaker they don't know.
Mistake #7 - Fighting the anxiety - the harder the fight, the more intense the anxiety. Negative self-talk will only exacerbate the fear of public speaking.
12 Steps to Empowerment and Self-Mastery, a booklet which includes a detailed list of public speaking tips and ways to minimize public speaking fear, can be downloaded free of charge at http://www.mycoachrachel.com.
About MyCoachRachel
The author of 12 Steps to Empowerment and Self-Mastery, Rachel Hilgers, is an International Public Speaking Coach and Life Coach based in Marietta, Georgia. She has achieved within Toastmasters International the levels of Advanced Toastmaster and Advanced Leader, and earned recognition as Toastmaster of the Year for 2004 and 2006. She also served as an Area Governor. Rachel has presented in Atlanta, New York and Paris, France.
---
Press release service and press release distribution provided by http://www.24-7pressrelease.com# # #
Other Press Release Headlines:- Just In Time For Flu and Cold Season, Dr. Rick Nappi, CEO of Healthy Ride Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Announces the Launch of His Latest All Natural Nutraceutical Formulation, Imunx
- Long Island Insurance Website Helps People Save Money on Insurance By Giving Free Tips
- FDA Warned by Prominent Public Health Official About the Dangers of Banning the E Cigarette
- Dr. Rick Nappi, N.D., DIHom, FBIH, and CEO of Healthy Ride Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Launches His Latest All Natural Nutraceutical Formulation, Viscerax Gastrointestinal (GI) Support Complex
- BusinessWeek names Tinley Park, Ill., 'Best Place in America to Raise Kids'
- CKD Galbraith offer Edwardian villa with Loch views on Arran
- Anchor Vans launches new website for people selling used vans; www.webuyanyvans.co.uk in response to increased demand for used van quotes
- Trent Consultants News ANXIETY DISORDERS LINKED TO PHYSICAL CONDITIONS
- Trent Consultants News Early Literacy, Reading Comics Is No Child's Play
- Babies' Language Learning Starts From The Womb Trent Consultants
