5 Secrets To Conquer Public Speaking Anxiety

Whether you’re contributing during a meeting or delivering a presentation to your co-workers, public speaking is inevitable in the workplace. It can be quite daunting, especially if you’re an employee surrounded by experienced leaders who may be more comfortable delivering information to a room. Even though you may experience anxiety thinking about public speaking, it doesn’t have to be debilitating.

Several articles hint at general remedies such as “Practice!” and “More practice!”, but what are some tangible methods to help you in the moment?

Here are five ways to relieve your physical and emotional symptoms of public speaking:

Take deep breaths and smile as you exhale. Red face and intense blushing are the most common symptoms of public speaking, and one of the most difficult to control, as it affects apprehensive and confident speakers alike. To control the symptoms, focus on your breathing. Additionally, smiling has been proven to decrease stress levels. A study published in the Psychological Science journal concluded that even the most forced of smiles can genuinely make you happier.

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