Be a More Confident Public Speaker
Summary
TLDRIn this webcast, the host addresses the common fear of public speaking shared by 70% of the population, introducing the 'Triple P' method to help overcome anxiety. The method emphasizes preparation, including knowing the subject and organizing points logically. It also covers posture and physicality, suggesting natural body language and breathing techniques. Lastly, it advises pandering to the audience by being engaging and using humor. The host encourages viewers to follow the 'Triple P' checklist to master public speaking.
Takeaways
- 😨 Public speaking is a common fear, with an estimated 70% of the population experiencing it.
- 📈 The term 'glossophobia' refers to the fear of public speaking, literally meaning 'fear of the tongue'.
- 🔍 A study by Texas Christian University found that individuals with high trait anxiety exhibited more physical symptoms of distress during public speaking.
- 📝 The Triple P method is introduced as a strategy to help manage anxiety and perform well in public speaking situations.
- 📋 Preparation is key to public speaking success, emphasizing knowing the subject matter and planning the presentation step by step.
- 🎯 Organize major points logically on a worksheet to structure the speech, starting with an engaging fact or anecdote, followed by supporting evidence, and ending with a memorable conclusion.
- 🍽️ Avoid heavy meals or dairy before speaking to prevent physical discomfort that could distract from the speech.
- 💧 Stay hydrated by bringing water to the stage, which can also serve as a moment to pause and regain composure.
- 🕴️ Maintain good posture and natural body language to facilitate breathing and convey confidence to the audience.
- 🤝 Engage with the audience by not being overly serious, using natural pacing, and incorporating humor to keep them interested and on your side.
- 📋 Recap the Triple P checklist: Prepare extensively, watch posture and physicality, and pander to the audience to ensure a successful public speaking experience.
Q & A
What percentage of the population is estimated to have an intense fear of public speaking?
-It is estimated that 70% of the population has an intense fear of public speaking.
What is the medical term for the fear of public speaking?
-The medical term for the fear of public speaking is glossophobia, which literally means fear of the tongue.
What did the study by Texas Christian University find about individuals with high trait anxiety?
-The study found that individuals with high trait anxiety exhibited the most physical symptoms of distress when speaking publicly.
What is the Triple P method mentioned in the script?
-The Triple P method is a strategy to help individuals overcome their fear of public speaking, which includes preparation, posture and physicality, and pandering to the audience.
What are the two key components of being prepared for a speech according to the script?
-The two key components of being prepared are knowing your subject matter backwards and forwards and knowing exactly how you're going to present it step by step.
How should one start their speech to hook the audience in?
-One should start with a fact or an anecdote that will hook the audience in and get them to pay attention.
What should be the final part of a speech according to the script?
-The final part of a speech should be a landing blow, which is a memorable, convincing statement that sums up the speech's position.
Why is it recommended to avoid large meals or dairy products before a speech?
-It is recommended to avoid these because they can make the speaker feel like they need to clear their throat incessantly, which could be distracting.
What is the role of posture and physicality in managing anxiety during a speech?
-Good posture and physicality help the speaker breathe and speak easier, and it conveys to the audience that the speaker is calm and in control.
How can a speaker keep the audience engaged during their speech?
-A speaker can keep the audience engaged by not being completely serious, using natural cadence and pace, and incorporating jokes or self-effacing comments.
What should a speaker do if there is a moment of silence during their speech?
-If there is a moment of silence, the speaker should turn it into a joke or use it as an opportunity to make a self-effacing comment to keep the audience on their side.
Outlines
🎤 Overcoming Public Speaking Fear with the Triple P Method
This paragraph introduces the common fear of public speaking, affecting an estimated 70% of the population. The speaker acknowledges the anxiety associated with addressing a large audience and introduces the 'Triple P' method as a solution to calm nerves during public speaking engagements. The paragraph also references a study by Texas Christian University that highlights the physical symptoms of distress in individuals with high trait anxiety when speaking publicly. The 'Triple P' method is presented as a tool to help manage this fear, with an emphasis on preparation, posture, and audience engagement.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Public Speaking
💡Fear
💡Triple P Method
💡Anxiety
💡Prepare
💡Posture
💡Pander
💡Glossophobia
💡Diaphragm
💡Worksheet
💡Natural Cadence
Highlights
An estimated 70% of the population has an intense fear of public speaking, also known as glossophobia.
A study by Texas Christian University found that individuals with high trait anxiety exhibited more physical symptoms of distress when speaking publicly.
The Triple P method (Prepare, Posture, Pander) is introduced to help overcome anxiety and perform well in public speaking situations.
Preparation involves knowing the subject matter thoroughly and planning the presentation step by step.
When structuring the speech, start with a hook to grab attention, followed by supporting evidence and a memorable conclusion.
Good posture and physicality can help manage anxiety, including avoiding large meals before speaking and maintaining natural breathing.
Bringing a bottle of water can help keep the voice natural and provide moments to pause and regain composure.
Engaging with the audience by not being overly serious, using natural cadence and pace, and incorporating humor can make the speech more effective.
Public speakers should know how to work the room and turn silences into opportunities for humor or self-effacing comments to keep the audience on their side.
The webcast provides a worksheet to guide the preparation process for a public speaking engagement.
Writing down major points and ordering them logically helps in arguing the point to the audience effectively.
Starting the speech with a fact or anecdote acts as 'fancy footwork' to hook the audience.
Supporting evidence and personal stories are likened to 'swings' that help convince the audience of the speaker's argument.
A memorable and convincing statement that sums up the speech's position is the 'knockout blow' to end on a strong note.
Standing naturally without being too stiff or slumped aids in breathing and projecting a calm and controlled demeanor.
Breathing from the diaphragm is recommended for better voice projection and control during public speaking.
The webcast encourages viewers to tweet, email, or comment with feedback or questions for further interaction.
Transcripts
okay just get up on that podium all
right I'm here I was easy now I just
need to oh my gosh how many people are
in the audience one hundred a thousand
don't count okay I can do this I'm gonna
focus on my notes what did I have
written down again
uh hello my okay if this sounds like
your worst nightmare you're not alone
actually you're one of the estimated 70%
of the population that has an intense
fear of public speaking and that's okay
because on today's webcast we've got our
triple p method that will get you
through and get you calm during that
next oral report and keep your breakfast
where it belongs
you ready many polls list public
speaking as the most commonly reported
phobia among Americans it's called glass
of phobia meaning literally fear of the
tongue
a study by Texas Christian University
tested 48 women and 48 men enrolled in a
public speaking class and found that
those who exhibited high trait anxiety
had the most physical symptoms of
distress when speaking publicly so what
if you're the kind of person whom any
bit of social acrobatics is tantamount
to entering a lion's den hey calm down
okay I'm just kidding but seriously calm
down all right we've got our Triple P
method that'll get you through that next
public speaking game
pause and print this well-cast worksheet
step 1 prepare prepare prepare we said
it three times because it's that
important there are two things that go
into being prepared
number one knowing your subject
backwards and forwards to knowing
exactly how you're gonna present it step
by step in your webcast worksheet write
down the major points that you want to
get across to the audience get the ideas
out of your head and onto the paper and
the next column to the right start
ordering these points in a logical
manner arguing your point to the
audience and wanting them over is like a
boxing match first start with some fancy
footwork a fact or an anecdote that will
hook the audience in and get them to pay
attention to you then throw a couple of
swings supporting evidence for your
argument stance personal stories
something that will
start to convince the audience that
you're taking control and finally the
knock out a landing blower statements
that's memorable convincing and sums up
your speeches position all right step
two posture and physicality a key part
of keeping your anxiety Abbaye while
giving your speech is knowing what to do
with your body before your speech avoid
large meals or dairy products which will
make you feel like you need to clear
your throat incessantly bring a bottle
of water onstage if you're allowed don't
be afraid to take sips throughout your
speech it'll keep your voice natural and
it gives you a moment to pause and
regain your composure if needed stand
naturally not too stiff or slumped good
posture will help you breathe and speak
easier and it'll let your audience know
that you calm and in control step 3
pander to your audience the best public
speakers know how to work the room don't
be completely serious and unless the
occasion calls for it don't read
entirely out the cards keep it natural
cadence and pace throw a joke or a side
in it'll draw in a laugh if there's a
silence then turn that into a joke stay
natural self effacing and the audience
will be on your side let's recap you
rather face a poisonous reptile than
public speak huh well follow the well
cast treble p checklist prepare
extensively for your speech know your
content backwards and forwards and
figure out the absolute best way to
present it and a went over your audience
watch your posture and physicality this
includes everything from standing
naturally to breathing from your
diaphragm in Panda to you audience keep
them in the palm of your hand and with
an easy demeanor natural cadence and of
course jokes
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time
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