Becoming A Better Public Speaker

“BECOMING A BETTER PUBLIC SPEAKER” EP. 2 SHOW NOTES FROM THE PODCAST:

Would you believe that even the best public speakers feel stage fright? The fear of public speaking can truly be one tough giant to overcome, but with the right preparation and practice, you can learn to speak confidently and authentically. In this episode, we will share some tips on how to become a better public speaker, namely: reading, making outlines, observing your pegs, being authentic, surrounding yourself with people who believe in you and of course, to have fun!

READ A LOT
- By reading more books, you become more eloquent and aware of the world around you.
- You can conjure up words and ideas better. It will also help you with your vocabulary and the way that you speak
- This isn’t restricted to books--you can also read online articles and news to keep yourself updated.
MAKE AN OUTLINE FOR YOUR TALK
- Do thorough research on the subject of your talk.
- Organize your speech through making an outline and a powerpoint. All this preparation will make you feel less nervous since you truly know what you are talking about.
- The worst thing you can do when public speaking is to fake it, so always do your research and be authentic.
OBSERVE HOW YOUR PEGS AND OTHER PEOPLE DO IT
- Observe the way the people you look up to speak in public. This will encourage you to become a public speaker and learn from the professionals.
DON’T TRY TO BE SOMEBODY ELSE
- Yes, we did say to observe your pegs, but do not copy and paste their style and try to be somebody else.
- You can always speak about the things that you are passionate about, and your own voice will come out.
- The more you try to be someone else, the more you will feel lost.
- Be as authentic and sincere as possible. People can sense if you are being insincere.
BE AROUND PEOPLE WHO BELIEVE IN YOU AND DON’T FORGET TO HAVE FUN!
- Public speaking will always be difficult, but being with people who believe in you will give you confidence and grit.
- Mistakes will inevitably happen, but do not dwell on them. If you make a mistake, remind yourself that it’s not the end of the world! As long as you’re not dying naked on stage, it’s not the worst day of your life.
- Don’t forget to have fun! At the end of the day, as long as you are having fun with the people you love and serving God and the people around you, everything will be fine.
ADDITIONAL TIPS
- Don’t drink coffee. Coffee can wire your brain too much, and added with stage fright and excitement, it can make you feel extra jittery.
- Take deep breaths before going on stage. This will slow down your heartbeat and help you calm down.
- Once you’ve made your outline, review it the night before or before going on stage. Test yourself if you truly know what you are talking about by explaining your message in simple terms that everybody can understand.

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Episode summary by Jacy Olivares

Adulting With Joyce Pring the Podcast:

The How-To’s of your 20’s told by a 26 year old. Basically, the blind leading the blind - expectantly and with gusto. Adulting With Joyce Pring the podcast is available for free on iTunes, Spotify, Podcast app, and all your other podcast providers. All written, recorded, and produced by Joyce Pring, unless stated otherwise.