15 Science-Based Public Speaking Tips To Be a Master Speaker

Public speaking. Just the thought of having to get on stage inspires anxiety-fueled questions such as:

• What if the audience doesn’t like my speech?
• What do I do if I get on stage and my mind completely blanks because I’m so nervous?
• What if I look super awkward on stage?
• Nearly 30 percent of Americans report that they’re “afraid or very afraid” of public speaking. In fact, this fear is so widely accepted that many scientists researching stress actually will induce anxiety by asking study participants to give a speech.

Most fears about public speaking stem from our fear of being judged. We are so scared of being criticized that we forget we have the power to share a message. I want to teach you how to captivate an audience so you can conquer your public speaking fears and get your message across. Let’s dive into the research-backed public speaking tips, so you have the confidence to get on stage and master your stage presence.

Read more at: https://www.scienceofpeople.com/public-speaking-tips/