Controlling Your Fear

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The Better Speaker Series
Controlling Your Fear
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Anxiety Triggers

• New and unknown situations
• Risk of failure
• Potential for appearing foolish
• Possibility of boring the audience

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Anxiety Symptoms

• Increased heart rate
• Butterflies in the stomach
• Incontrollable shakes
• Lightheadedness
• Dizziness

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Managing Anxiety
Experience

• Practice in front of a mirror.
• Rehearse in front of family and friends.
• Deliver a speech before your Toastmasters club.
• Give presentations before other groups, anywhere
  you can.

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Managing Anxiety
Visualization
Use your thought processes to achieve positive
results.
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Managing Anxiety
Relaxation

• Isometric exercises
• Breathing techniques

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Conclusion

• Its normal to feel nervous.
• Your audience wont notice.
• Use methods to exhibit confidence.

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