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A POCKET GUIDE TO PUBLIC SPEAKING 3 rd Edition Section 3

A POCKET GUIDE TO PUBLIC SPEAKING 3 rd Edition Section 3. Speech Anxiety. Public Speaking Anxiety. The fear associated with actual or anticipated communication to an audience as a speaker. Being nervous about speaking to others is normal.

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A POCKET GUIDE TO PUBLIC SPEAKING 3 rd Edition Section 3

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  1. A POCKET GUIDE TO PUBLIC SPEAKING3rd EditionSection 3 Speech Anxiety

  2. Public Speaking Anxiety • The fear associated with actual or anticipated communication to an audience as a speaker. • Being nervous about speaking to others is normal. • Everyone experiences some level of public speaking anxiety – even professional speakers and celebrities!

  3. Worried about your lack of experience? • Prepare diligently. • Practice many times. • Practice in front of friends and family. • Ask a tutor or instructor to proofread your outline before your speech day. • Practice your speaking skills by giving mini-speeches outside of class.

  4. Worried about being different? • Remember everyone is different. • Dress appropriately and be well groomed. • Think positively! You will make a good impression!

  5. Feel uncomfortable being in front of the audience? • The audience is looking at you, because they like you and want to listen to your speech. • Put your focus on the speech, and don’t think about yourself. • Audiences don’t see anything you don’t reveal or bring to their attention.

  6. Public Speaking Anxiety • Occurs at different moments during the speechmaking process • Can be reduced with relaxation techniques • Contains four stages: • Pre-preparation anxiety • Preparation anxiety • Pre-performance anxiety • Performance anxiety

  7. Pre-preparation Anxiety • May cause some students to procrastinate on beginning the speech writing process • May act as interference during the listening process by blocking the reception of vital information about the speaking assignment

  8. Create a plan of action • Pre-preparation anxiety can be calmed by reviewing speech assignment instructions and creating a plan of action Create a plan of action now: Step 1: Record your speech due date in your calendar. Step 2: Count the days and divide up the speechmaking steps to fit the days available. Step 3: Set aside a specific time period each day to work on your speech. Step 4: Focus on completing each small task as it comes.

  9. Preparation Anxiety • May cause overwhelming feelings about the amount of time and effort required to write and plan a speech • May be caused by difficulty in locating materials or information needed for speech • Can be averted by working on your speech a short session each day rather than several hours on the same day

  10. Pre-performance & Performance Anxiety • Plan time to practice! • Practice many times! • When anxiety occurs while practicing, force yourself to practice again! • No matter how much you practice, you will probably experience some anxiety just before or just as you begin your speech. • If you’ll just keep going, the anxiety will subside.

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