Get over your nervousness and deliver a great speech
You are feeling scared, parched throat, racing pulse and you feel as if you are going to collapse. Yes this is generally what someone who is scared of public speaking feels when he gets an assignment to address a gathering.
Well if you prepare well and strategize properly this can be replaced by an immense sense of confidence. Here is some well meaning advice culled out and compiled from expert public speakers. Following this you can become a good public speaker.
Your body needs lots of oxygen to feel strong and healthy, inhale long and deep to ensure lots of air supply to your lungs. Any kind of tension produces adrenalin which will help you deal with your panic which is generally caused by your lack of self-confidence. More air in your body means more oxygen to your brain, in turn more active and alert you are and hence any signs of fear will vanish.
Put up a confident and impressive and if necessary fearsome façade so your audience will take you seriously. Give a broad smile even if you are feeling scared inside, it will make you appear assured of yourself.
Drink lots of water to prevent your mouth and throat from drying. It is better to place a glass of water in front of the lectern where you will be speaking. This will give you a boost of confidence when you pause between your talk and take a drink.
Massaging your forehead will help relax and empower your brain with the necessary flow of newly oxygenated blood. Massaging will bring blood to those parts of your brain with which you think and communicate. Excessive adrenaline production which is a natural result of fear will make blood to flow to the fight centers of your brain.
Being well turned up, with adequate rehearsals and practicing your speech adds oodles to your confidence. Decide much in advance the general flow of thought and structure of your talk. Commit the vital parts of your speech such as the beginning, conclusion, numerical data, quotes etc to your heart so you can recall easily.
Clubs and organizations such as International Toastmasters Club and others help cultivate your public speaking confidence and skills. Join one of them and build up your communication skills and confidence.
