1. ADDITIONAL PERCEPTION NOTES

2. TYPES OF PERCEPTION
Accurate perceptions these increase knowledge of ourselves, our objectives, and other people. Inaccurate perceptions these blow things out of proportion, make a problem greater than it is, and helps us to become our own worst enemy.

3. PERCEPTION OF AN AUDIENCE
Research shows that most audiences are unaware of a speaker’s nervousness. Audiences will forgive or ignore any type of mistake if they feel you are genuinely interested in them and genuinely trying to share with them.

4. PERCEPTION OF A SPEECH
A speech is not a performance. It is an opportunity to say something meaningful to others, to share something you consider valuable (your message).

5. Confidence
What it is –
Confidence is a the feeling you have when you believe that you are capable of handling a situation successfully.

6. Confidence
Why it happens – The attitude is a result of ongoing preparation and practice. It is also part of self-esteem.

7. Confidence
What it isn’t – Confidence is not a trait that you are born with . It is a trait anyone can develop.

8. FEAR
What it is – Fear is a biological process by which humans (and all animals) secure the necessary energy to do a job that really matters – - one that might potentially result in physical and/or psychological injury.

9. FEAR
Phobia –
A persistent, irrational fear.