How to Banish Those “F” Words When Speaking!

While many people tell me they are not afraid of public speaking, others often confide that once a group goes past five or six in a conference room, they immediately start experiencing a high level of anxiety.
One community leader admitted she’d
 “rather eat glass than speak in public.”
Why the frequent stress associated with this task?
Quite simply, it’s the “f” words that are often associated with speaking out of your comfort zone. That is, we allow fear and other similar “f” words to take over our thinking. Here are some:
failure, flopping, looking foolish or fat, f^*# up, losing friends, fidgety audience, frightening off fans, flipping out, forgetting what you intended to say, fending off critics, finding fault, frantic, fantasizing, frivolous, or folding under pressure. Read more…

Source: www.speakoutinc.com
 

Hit Home Runs When You Speak with the Right ‘H’ Words

by Anne B. Freedman, CEO, Speakout, Inc.
Whenever you open your mouth, you have the option of having a hellish or a heavenly outcome. The goal of this blog is to help you avoid strike-outs and instead, hit your points home!
First, we’ll explore four “h” words that can doom you to failure as a speaker, leader or team member. Then, I’ll introduce you to four positive “h” words that can guide you to the success you’re seeking when you need to convince or captivate others – whether a group or one-on-one. Read more…

Source: www.speakoutinc.com