Be a More Confident Public Speaker

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Summary

TLDRThe video addresses the widespread fear of public speaking, known as glossophobia, which affects around 70% of people. It presents the 'Triple P' method to help individuals manage their anxiety during speeches. The method consists of three key steps: 1) Prepare thoroughly by understanding your topic and organizing your points; 2) Maintain good posture and physicality to project confidence; 3) Engage with the audience by being natural and incorporating humor. The video emphasizes that preparation and audience connection are crucial for overcoming the fear of public speaking.

Takeaways

  • 🎤 70% of people fear public speaking.
  • 📚 Prepare thoroughly to know your subject well.
  • 📝 Organize your points logically for clarity.
  • 💪 Maintain good posture to project confidence.
  • 💧 Stay hydrated to keep your voice natural.
  • 😂 Use humor to engage your audience.
  • 👀 Make eye contact to connect with listeners.
  • 🗣️ Practice deep breathing to calm nerves.
  • 📅 Regular practice improves public speaking skills.
  • 🤝 Engage with your audience for better connection.

Timeline

  • 00:00:00 - 00:04:39

    The speaker addresses the common fear of public speaking, known as glossophobia, which affects about 70% of the population. They introduce the 'triple P' method to help manage anxiety during public speaking. Step one emphasizes the importance of thorough preparation, including knowing the subject and organizing key points logically. Step two focuses on posture and physicality, advising speakers to maintain good posture, stay hydrated, and avoid heavy meals before speaking. Step three encourages engaging with the audience through natural delivery and humor. The speaker concludes by summarizing the key points of preparation, posture, and audience engagement, inviting viewers to connect through social media.

Mind Map

Video Q&A

  • What is glossophobia?

    Glossophobia is the fear of public speaking, affecting about 70% of the population.

  • What is the Triple P method?

    The Triple P method consists of Prepare, Posture, and Panda to your audience to help manage public speaking anxiety.

  • How can I prepare for a speech?

    Know your subject thoroughly and organize your main points logically.

  • What should I do with my body during a speech?

    Maintain good posture, avoid large meals before speaking, and drink water to stay composed.

  • How can I engage my audience?

    Be natural, use humor, and avoid reading directly from notes.

  • What should I do if I feel anxious before speaking?

    Focus on your preparation and practice deep breathing to calm your nerves.

  • Is it normal to be afraid of public speaking?

    Yes, many people experience anxiety about public speaking.

  • What are some tips for maintaining audience attention?

    Use anecdotes, facts, and humor to keep the audience engaged.

  • How can I improve my public speaking skills?

    Practice regularly, seek feedback, and learn from experienced speakers.

  • What is the importance of posture in public speaking?

    Good posture helps you breathe easier and conveys confidence to your audience.

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    okay just get up on that Podium all
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    right I'm here that was easy now I just
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    need to oh my gosh how many people are
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    in the audience 100 a thousand don't
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    count okay I can do this I'm going to
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    focus on my notes what did I have
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    written down again uh hello
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    my okay if this sounds like your worst
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    nightmare you're not alone actually
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    you're one of the estimated 70% of the
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    population that has an intense fear of
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    public speaking
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    and that's okay because on today's
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    wildcast we've got our tripple P method
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    that will get you through and get you
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    calm during that next oral report and
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    keep your breakfast where it belongs you
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    ready many polls list public speaking as
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    the most commonly reported phobia among
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    Americans it's called glossophobia
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    meaning literally fear of the tongue a
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    study by Texas Christian University
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    tested 48 women and 48 men enrolled in a
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    public speaking class and found that
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    those who exhibited High trait anxiety
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    had the most physical symptoms of
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    distress when speaking publicly so what
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    if you're the kind of person whom any
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    bit of social acrobatics is tantamount
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    to entering a lion's den hey calm down
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    okay I'm just kidding but seriously calm
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    down all right we've got our triple P
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    method that'll get you through that next
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    public speaking gig pause and print this
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    well-cast worksheet step one prepare
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    prepare prepare we said it three times
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    because it's that important there are
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    two things that go into being prepared
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    number one knowing your subject
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    backwards and forwards two knowing
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    exactly how you're going to present it
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    step by step in your well-cast worksheet
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    write down the major points that you
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    want to get across to the audience get
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    the ideas out of your head and onto the
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    paper okay in the next column to the
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    right start ordering these points in a
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    logical manner arguing your point to the
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    audience and wining them over is like a
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    boxing match first start with some fancy
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    footwork a fact or an anecdote that will
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    hook the audience in and get them to pay
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    attention to you then throw a couple of
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    swings supporting evidence for your
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    argument stats personal stories
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    something that will start to convince
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    the audience that you're taking control
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    and finally The Knockout a landing
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    blower statements that's memorable
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    convincing and sums up your speech's
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    position all right step two posture and
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    physicality a key of keeping your
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    anxiety a bay while giving your speeches
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    knowing what to do with your body before
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    your speech avoid large meals or dairy
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    products which will make you feel like
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    you need to clear your throat
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    incessantly bring a bottle of water on
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    stage if you're allow don't be afraid to
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    take sips throughout your speech it'll
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    keep your voice natural and it gives you
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    a moment to pause and regain your
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    composure if needed stand naturally not
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    too stiff for slumped good posture will
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    help you breathe and speak easier and
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    it'll let your audience know that you're
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    calm and in
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    control step three Panda to your
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    audience the best public speakers know
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    how to work the room don't be completely
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    serious unless the occasion calls for it
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    don't read entirely off the cards keep
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    it natural Cadence and Pace throw a joke
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    or a side in it'll draw in a laugh if
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    there's a silence then turn that into a
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    joke stay natural self-facing and the
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    audience will be on your side
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    let's recap you'd rather face a
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    poisonous reptile than public speak huh
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    well follow the well-cast triple P
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    checklist prepare extensively for your
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    speech know your content backwards and
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    forwards and figure out the absolute
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    best way to present it and a win over
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    your audience watch your posture and
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    physicality this includes everything
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    from standing naturally to breathing
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    from your
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    diaphragm and Panda to your audience
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    keep them in the palm of your hand and
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    with an easy demeanor natural Cadence
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    and of course
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    jokes tweet us at watchwellcast email us
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    at watchwellcast
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    gmail.com or leave a comment down below
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    we'll see you next time
Tags
  • public speaking
  • glossophobia
  • Triple P method
  • anxiety
  • preparation
  • posture
  • audience engagement
  • confidence
  • communication skills
  • fear of speaking