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Building Confidence

Building Confidence. Confidence. Believe in yourself! #1 fear is public speaking (80-90% of Americans) Feared more than dying! Communication apprehension-afraid to speak in public More than half of what we say is determined before we even open our mouths!. Stage Fright.

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Building Confidence

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  1. Building Confidence

  2. Confidence • Believe in yourself! • #1 fear is public speaking (80-90% of Americans) • Feared more than dying! • Communication apprehension-afraid to speak in public • More than half of what we say is determined before we even open our mouths!

  3. Stage Fright • Fear of speaking aloud • It is a serious speaking problem • It is NORMAL! • Symptoms • sweaty palms • forget what you are about to say • increase heart rate • upset stomach • headache

  4. Planks of Confidence • Content-Have something worthwhile to say • Organization-Outline so its easy to follow • Notes- Have an outline/note cards • Friendliness-Be congenial • Impression-Make a good impression • Dedication-Practice, Practice, Practice • Empathy-Know how it feels • Newness-Apply some originality • Conviction-Believe in what you say • Enthusiasm-Get fired up about what you say!

  5. Overcome Stage Fright • Be prepared! • Practice! • Have an accurate perception of yourself/audience.

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