Fear of Speaking – You’re in Great Company
Fear of Speaking in Public Effects 75% of All People!
If you are someone who feels uncomfortable whenever you must stand in front of others and give a presentation you are in good company. One of the most common fears all humans have in common is stage fright or public speaking anxiety. It can be as simple as feeling less than your best to sheer terror. Over the years when I have coached people on speaking and presentation techniques I ask them on a scale of one to ten (with ten being the worst) how bad is their fear of public speaking. Depending on the age and experience of the audience it varies.
Even If Your Fear is Minor – It’s Holding You Back
If you are in the one to three category you might even wonder if eliminating your fear of speaking is worth doing. Well I can tell you it’s vital to your success in business that you eliminate you fear. Studies show people will avoid anything that makes them uncomfortable. Notice I used the word uncomfortable rather than fear. Being uncomfortable doing a presentation at work will cause your unconscious mind to avoid situations which would put you in that situation. That’s right you unconsciously without even knowing it are holding yourself back. That uncomfortable fear stops you in ways you have never realized.
Fear of speaking causes you to avoid promotions or better jobs because you know you will have to speak in public. It sounds crazy but our brain is very clever at helping us avoid what we fear. You may want a promotion, you may even study for it and do what it takes at work to be able to interview for that position which would pay you more. But! You self-sabotage yourself because your unconscious is going to protect you from that thing you fear.
Eliminating Your Fear of Speaking Sets You Free
When you take your fear of speaking from a 3 to a 1 you have now made speaking in public something you can actually enjoy. Now your brain will help you achieve that promotion. No self-sabotage! Plus everyone knows that people do best at what they enjoy. When you enjoy speaking in public you will do it more often and the more often you do it you will get better and better. Your potential becomes limitless. You now are one of the 25% who enjoy public speaking so you have an edge over others who may have more seniority or education than you. Your ability to convey a message in public makes you stand out and more likely to be noticed by those who choose who moves up in your company.
It’s Simple to Eliminate Your Fear
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