Anxiety

[Dzorgbenyuie]

I always feel anxious when I I have to speak in front of a lot of people....but whenever I'm among my peers, friends I feel comfortable to speak with ease, I feel like myself

[sweetiepye]

If you are able to keep your talk on a conversational type level as oppose to a lecture I think most people find it more effective . Try to find three friendly faces in the audience and move your eyes among them as you speak. It lends an air of just between us. Remember to smile and give the feeling you are happy to be there. Many people speak too fast which makes it hard to understand them so try to pace yourself . Visual aids are helpful when applicable , or anything you can pass out.Speaking up in meetings is a good bridge to making a speech. I hope you find some of these ideas helpful. I does get easier. Pam

[Dzorgbenyuie in reply to sweetiepye]

Thanks a lot