Public speaking fear: It happens to everyone
The truth is, nobody gives a perfect speech.
A little bit of public speaking anxiety is common. Many of my TED talk speakers arrive with major anxiety and even crippling fears about public speaking. For them, focusing on mistakes, ruminating on past embarrassment, or projecting future failure can turn a minor performance glitch into full blown public speaking anxiety.
“There are two types of speakers. Those who get nervous and those who are liars.”
– Mark Twain
Even though I had spoken in public countless times, I was terrified at the thought of doing a 12-minute talk in front of my peers as I had always felt like an outsider there. Stephanie patiently guided me through countless versions of my talk, eventually addressing the root of my fears. I can truly say that working with her was life-changing personally and professionally, leading to speaking opportunities that I now relish instead of dread.
Tackle public speaking anxiety with a Certified Health Coach
My TED talk speakers have access to a secret weapon.
I’ve been certified as a wellness and health coach (CWHC). My speakers get personalized plans to address their anxiety and public speaking fears like breathing, meditation, visualization, and other techniques. I’ll break the physiological grip on your stage fright and design strategies that feel natural for you and your physical reaction to public speaking.
Speaker Anxiety Coach
Preparation to overcome speech anxiety:
- Meditation
- Yoga
- Breathing exercises
- Listen to music
- Visualize the positive
- Get physical: power pose
- Avoid stimulants like coffee