Speak, Fear Not: A Guide to Coping with the Fear of Public Speaking
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2021
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2021
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Speak, Fear Not: A Guide to Coping with the Fear of Public Speaking provides a path to managing speaking anxiety. It traces the origin of the fear of public speaking to where the fear interferes with thinking. When the thinking process freezes due to fear, the body responds in strange ways. It becomes critical to understand what is happening in the mind for the body to confuse the speaker.
Further, the book shares the learners’ experiences. Quotes depict what learners think and encourage others to keep trying to overcome the fear of public speaking. The learner’s perspective helps others appreciate that many people struggle with public speaking. There is nothing amiss about the fear of public speaking. It is the way you manage the discomfort that shapes you into an effective public speaker.
This guide thus provides strategies to manage the fear of speaking in public. The guide emphasizes the importance of preparation to avert embarrassment from sloppy presentations. That makes practice indispensable to building courage needed to face an audience before, during, and after a speech.
Chapter 1 The Speaking Journey Begins
Chapter 2 Focusing on Self
Chapter 3 The Learner’s Fear
Chapter 4 Managing the Fear of Public Speaking
Chapter 5 Before the Speech
Chapter 6 During the Speech
Chapter 7 After the Speech
Chapter 8 The Next Speech
Chapter 9 Speaking Success
Chapter 10 Public Speaking Is Unavoidable
Julian Bhebhe knows first-hand the frustration of preparing a speech. He understands the uneasiness of standing in front of people to speak. He is aware of the uncertainty that follows the presentation of a speech. He knows the crippling effect of speaking anxiety and helps hundreds of learners manage the discomfort of speaking to audiences at home, school, and work.
The writer shares business communication experience to help learners manage anxiety when called to speak and continue speaking to the end of a presentation. He has established that the fear of speaking in front of people limits personal and professional growth. Thus, it is expedient to support novice speakers to cope with speaking anxiety and develop into clear thinking and articulate leaders needed to influence change. With practice, speakers will develop confidence to address diverse audiences and communicate ideas effectively.