*the fear of speaking in public is called glossophobia.
*it is the single most common phobia (fear)
*approximately 75% of people experience this
*you are not alone in your fear
*you cannot eliminate your fear–but you CAN manage and reduce it.
Get ready to speak!
*Prepare carefully–know you're in for!
*Practice–rehearse alone, in the shower, in front of the mirror, with family or friends!
*Challenge negative thinking–make 3 x 5 cards of positive inspirational thoughts or mantra.s
*Expect positive reactions–expect success!
*Employ breathing exercise strategies.
*Eat for success–foods containing tryptophan (dairy products, turkey, salmon) and complex carbohydrates tend to calm the body. Eliminate caffeine, sweets, and empty calories.
*Sleep for success–know and get the number of hours of sleep you need for optimal performance.
*approximately 75% of people experience this
*you are not alone in your fear
*you cannot eliminate your fear–but you CAN manage and reduce it.
*Prepare carefully–know you're in for!
*Practice–rehearse alone, in the shower, in front of the mirror, with family or friends!
*Challenge negative thinking–make 3 x 5 cards of positive inspirational thoughts or mantra.s
*Expect positive reactions–expect success!
*Employ breathing exercise strategies.
*Eat for success–foods containing tryptophan (dairy products, turkey, salmon) and complex carbohydrates tend to calm the body. Eliminate caffeine, sweets, and empty calories.
*Sleep for success–know and get the number of hours of sleep you need for optimal performance.
The Day of the interview
* Eat several hours before the talk–not immediately before!
*Dress for success–your success! Dress comfortably and appropriately for the situation. Look your best!
*Challenge negative thinking–Continue positive thinking!
*If you need to, express your fears to a friend.
*Review 3 x 5 cards of inspirational thoughts!
*Practice one last time!
*Hold something in your hand that you can play with or squeeze tight immediately before the talk to reduce adrenaline levels.
- Employ anxiety reduction techniques
- Aerobic exercise
- Deep muscle relaxation
- Visualization strategies
- Deep, rhythmic breathing (4 hold 7)
*Use the restroom a while before the interview.
*Take a bottle of water along.
*Interpret anxiety symptoms as excitement
*Appropriately regulate your voice
- Speak clearly–enunciate
- Open your mouth–do not mumble
- Slow down if necessary
- Lower your voice–speak from your diaphragm
- Project your voice–use energy when you speak
- Use appropriate gestures and body language
