Glossophobia – the fear of public speaking
THIRTY WAYS TO MANAGE PUBLIC SPEAKING ANXIETYGetting Ready
The Day of the Presentation11. Eat several hours before the talk–not immediately before 12. Dress for success–your success! Dress comfortably and appropriately for the situation. Look your best 13. Challenge negative thinking–Continue positive thinking 14. If you need to, express your fears to a friend 15. Review 3 x 5 cards of inspirational thoughts 16. Practice your talk one last time 17. Go to the room early to ready equipment and your podium. 18. Exercise immediately before the talk to reduce adrenalin levels.
19. Use the restroom immediately before the talk 20. Take a glass of water to the talk The Presentation: A positive experience stemming from careful preparation!21. Interpret anxiety symptoms as excitement 22. Use the podium to practice grounding strategies. Touch the podium to steady yourself and to remind yourself that you are safely connected to the ground which is firm and steady beneath your feet. 23. Take a security blanket with you–a complete typed version of your talk to only be used as a backup strategy. 24. Use tools to reduce audience attention on you.
25. Get out of yourself–engage the audience 26. Look at friendly faces in your audience 27. Use humor as needed 28. Use the room’s physical space to your advantage–walk around as appropriate. 29. Appropriately regulate your voice
Additional Considerations
Created by Kathleen H. Staley, Ph.D., for the University Counseling Service at The University of Iowa, 3223 Westlawn S, 52242-1100, 319-335-7294 |