Clinical Psychologist Les Posen suggests you follow these steps to reduce your speaking fear reactions:
- Chunking - identify the parts of speaking that you fear and work through each speaking fear one at a time
- Visualize - see yourself in front of an audience and how you would favorably react to both positive and negative audiences
- Self-talk - be aware of your inner "self talk" and make sure you are thinking positive, helpful thoughts while working through your speech (e.g., "I can do this." "It will go well.")
- Breathing - breathe slow and steady in and out from your stomach with longer exhales than inhales
- Practice - practice through your entire speech out loud at least once a day
Tim Wilson
Professional Speech Coach
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