Stage Fright
Have you ever been nervous or afraid of giving a public speech, such as a wedding toast, a work presentation, or a speech for a fund-raising event? Or maybe you are not a public speaker, but do you find yourself getting nervous when you have a meeting with your boss or a senior manager at work? Have you ever experienced stage fright and felt frozen, struggling to find the right words in the middle of your speech?
If you have felt that twinge of nervousness or experienced a tidal wave of fear wash over you just before an important event, you are not alone. Speaking in public is a huge fear for most people. It triggers our “fight or flight” response during moments of stress. Another big fear is freezing up or being at a loss for words just before or during a public presentation. This fear of public speaking is also known as stage fright, and most of us experience this kind of fear. Being nervous is part of public speaking. [Read more…] about Four Essential Techniques to Manage Stage Fright – from Stand and Deliver by Dale Carnegie
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