How can you build your confidence when speaking publicly?

My Advice: Don't think that you are doing public speaking, just focus on what you want to share with somebody or anybody (Don't look outside, just focus inside). And, Nothing Going To Be Wrong with sharing especially when it gives a valuable message.

Actually, I disagree with this. You can never "really" know your audience. Some are there because they have to be. Some are there because they don't want to miss out. Some are there because they need direction. You don't know what's inside them but I agree that being authentic and vulnerable is the key to a great talk. If you reach one. You WON

One of the best things you can do as a speaker is decide your Transformation Promise. It looks like this: After people hear me speak they will ________(what's the desired outcome?)________. Because my talk will ________(how will you get them there?)_______. This helps you understand: 1- where your audience is at today 2- what you want them to believe and achieve after hearing you speak

As they said: "Practice makes perfect"; so practice more. In my time we use mirrors, but I guess with all the digital tools nowadays, there are more sophisticated ways to practice

Visualize success. Before your speech, take some time to visualize yourself giving a successful presentation. See yourself speaking confidently and engaging with your audience. This visualization exercise can help to boost your confidence and reduce anxiety.

In my experience practice does make perfect, however I think the definition of practice is not the same for everyone. For me, I “mental image” every slide, the approach, how the meeting could or should go etc…. Non stop. Back in the day I would record myself on camera etc to really see how I sounded and looked. Once you’re comfortable with the subject matter, or rather a subject matter expert, there is no need to be nervous and public speaking can be a daily occurrence.

Like anything, repetitions are super important. And not just repeating the same thing over and over again but purposeful repetitions. After your first public speaking event, it may not be very good. Same with the second. But each one, you gain more confidence, add more tools to your bag and eventually you have a confident presentation.

Practice reading aloud: This activity is beneficial for improving various aspects that contribute to good public speaking. By reading aloud, you exercise your breathing during speech, voice modulation, and articulation of words.

I use to be a very unorganized speaker when it comes to presentation But I learnt from a colleague and videos The first thing is to know your pitch/doc/ what you want to present or say to avoid reading almost everything from the script. Then assume the people there are actually not there and to picture an image I am comfortable with. When I look at them I actually looking at either their foreheads or something around them With time I started presenting pitches and it was the beginning of wonders for me That was how u got my confidence Trust this helps

Practice is where you can stress test the potential "issues" or weak points of anything your presenting or speaking about in front of a large group of people. I'm not referring to practicing in a mirror or with yourself solitarily, but make yourself uncomfortable with low stakes that have high reward of the feedback; bring in several folks in your peer or professional circle that you have an established mutual respect and trust, if they are close friends (depending on how your transparency and relationship is) it often makes it more difficult for earnest feedback needed. In a diverse peer group you can see what strikes a cord or really doesn't resonate with a small sample demographic of similar folks you'll encounter in the audience.

Nervousness and excitement have similar physical presentations in the body. It’s not always necessary to be relaxed before you present. Can you look at the sensations in your body as excitement to hype you up instead of nervousness that can get in your way? Most people in the audience will be in awe of your bravery to speak - give yourself permission to be imperfect and to recover from anything that may go off-plan. Having a plan for yourself (a short story or joke you can tell to reset yourself can help!) in case things go amiss can help turn nervousness into excitement. You can also look at your speech as an opportunity to show others that it’s okay to put yourself out there, be vulnerable, and do hard things rather than being perfect.

If I’ve practiced and still feel nervous, I remind myself that the audience doesn’t know if I “messed up or forgot a point” they only know what I tell them. Self talk is extremely important and giving yourself permission to mess up can help you nail your next presentation. The goal is to deliver a valuable message that the audience can appreciate.

Siempre al inicio de una charla los nervios se activan y pelean con nuestra mente para inconscientemente hacernos flaquear,,es sumamente importante tener claro los puntos a tratar y un esquema de los mismos en la mente ,,para tratar siempre de hacer foco en eso y con un camino claro visual poder volver la foco si los nervios jugaron una mala pasada. La seguridad en uno mismo es fundamental ,,si estaba preparado al inicio,,, porque no voy a poder hacerlo?? YO PUEDO!!!!!!

This article offers valuable insights into the often-overlooked but crucial aspect of public speaking – managing pre-speech nerves. The emphasis on relaxation as a precursor to effective communication is spot-on. Stress and anxiety can indeed hinder confidence and performance, making it essential to adopt coping mechanisms. The suggested techniques, from deep breathing and meditation to visualization and positive affirmations, provide a practical toolkit for speakers to find what works best for them. Recognizing the physiological impact of these practices, such as lowering heart rate and muscle tension while increasing oxygen flow and mental clarity, underscores their potential to enhance overall well-being.

Engaging and interacting with your audience fosters a sentiment of belonging and grouped feeling of importance by those individuals attending. Often at speaking engagements it can feel that the insights from the speaker are too particular and personal to them, making it difficult to fully empathize and connect with the content. Every human wants to feel heard and valued. By engaging with the crowd you are showing them they are seen, and their values are important, it often can help provide a unique perspective to engage more audience members or if you are stuck or feel your speaking has not been as well received as you'd hoped, this interacting with the audience can help build that energy up again and end on a strong note.

Este punto es fundamental pero OJO porque no a todos los participantes les gusta intervenir. Es importante visualizar al inicio las miradas y los gestos de los participante ,para saber su uno tendrá una reciprocidad a la hora de hacerlo participe. Es importante que el público se sienta a gusto y no pase incómodo,ya que luego no será un buen referente para un fedback.

In my experience if you know your audience and get them engaged you have it made. An example of this, if you are trying to help Realtors improve on closing ratios with listing a home it’s hard to do if you have never been a Realtor and in the field. So when I speak to them I get them involved immediately and find out what they are having trouble with and then as an audience’s expand on the question and listen to what the answers are and make sure everyone is trying to take notes and I will then tell them what I have done in the past and help them realize there are different approaches that you can do based on the client that you are trying to list their home. I assure you after the first question that hour will fly through.

You might consider inviting a guest to your speaking event. Don’t just ask for feedback, ask for them to pay attention to something you want to work on. For example, have them listen for your key points, or count your um’s and ah’s. Have them critique your use of the stage, or note if your transitions are effective. You might also consider joining your local toastmaster club to practice your speech in a safe place.

Get feedback: Feedback from others can be a valuable tool for improving your confidence when speaking publicly. Ask a trusted friend or colleague to listen to your presentation or speech and provide feedback on areas where you can improve.

In my experience with my clients, who are public speaking, when they gently slowly and kindly open their body language, they feel much more confident. Try this: 13 and out, breath, gently release your chest up and out into width. Release your tight, abdominal muscles so that you can actually breathe while you speak confidently.

The English language is also a very crucial role while presenting rather than the regional language, it gives more confidence.