Controlling Your Fear The Better Speaker Series 272

Anxiety Triggers New and unknown situations Risk of failure Potential for appearing foolish Possibility of boring the audience

Anxiety Symptoms Increased heart rate Butterflies in the stomach Incontrollable shakes Lightheadedness Dizziness

Managing Anxiety Experience Practice in front of a mirror. Rehearse in front of family and friends. Deliver a speech before your Toastmasters club. Give presentations before other groups, anywhere you can.

Visualization Use your thought processes to achieve positive results. Managing Anxiety Visualization Use your thought processes to achieve positive results.

Relaxation Isometric exercises Breathing techniques Managing Anxiety Relaxation Isometric exercises Breathing techniques

Conclusion It’s normal to feel nervous. Your audience won’t notice. Use methods to exhibit confidence.