Work on Creating the Perception of Confidence

Through my coaching and training I have observed many individuals display significant anxiety about speaking in front of a group of people.

At the same time I have observed others who appeared to be very confident and talented at public speaking. I spoke to some of these individuals after they were finished and complimented them on their performance. Many of them confided that they were extremely nervous the whole time and that they thought their hearts were going to beat out of their chest. Yet nothing in their presentation showed this.

I reflected on this and realized that they had created the perception of confidence. You don’t become a confident speaker overnight. It took many years to acquire your speaking anxiety. Only time and a constant commitment to improvement will let you gain the confidence you desire.

However, you can begin, almost immediately, to create the perception of confidence. This can be done by focusing on the tools you have available; gestures/body language, facial expression and vocal variety to name a few. The more you focus on creating the perception of confidence and the more confident you will become. Eventually that will become your new norm.

So work on creating the perception of confidence and let the real thing follow naturally.

Now go out and Make Your Voice Heard!

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