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Speaking of Success
To become better speakers, company executives need to come to terms with the fears that are a natural part of the process. As Emerson said, “Fear defeats more people than any other thing in the world.”
A few points about overcoming fear:
- Fear of public speaking is common. College studies indicate that almost 90 percent of students enrolled in speech classes suffer from stage fright.
- The reason most people are afraid of public speaking is that they don’t do it often enough. The best way for you to overcome fear is to increase your number of speeches.
- Experts say the most common reasons people experience fear are insecurity and self-consciousness. Understanding the root of these fears will help you to handle them.
- Nervousness is nature’s way of preparing people to face challenges. Symptoms like accelerated heart rate and shortness of breath are signs that your body is preparing for action.
- Many of the world’s most powerful speakers and performers never completely lose stage fright. They channel their energy into presenting a powerful, dynamic speech.
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