Help with public speaking anxiety!!! What can I do?!
Question:
Help with public speaking anxiety!!! What can I do?
I have SUCH a huge fear of public speaking and it really hurts my career. I have to give weekly updates in large meetings and I get so nervous - my voice shakes, hands sweat, can't talk...etc. The breathing, toastmasters, etc. don't help. ANY ADVICE??? PLEASE!
Answers:
The best answer I've found is regardless of how many people are in your audience, focus on one person, ignore the rest, and speak to that person only. During your presentation, you can change the person to whom you are speaking.
Concentrating on one person only at a time can remove a lot of the anxiety.