Public Speaking Tips: A Guide to Public Speaking

by Don Georgevich

What would go through your mind if you are asked to give a presentation? Or, if you need to speak in front of a group of strangers? How about having to go through a job interview where you will be asked questions by a group from the potential employer? For the vast majority of the population, having to give a speech or talk in public can be nerve-wracking and the cause of a great deal of stress. Whether speaking in front of one or two people, or an audience of hundreds, public speaking is something that gives people a great amount of troubles.

• Public Speaking Tips - general information for students and others giving people the basic information needed to be comfortable speaking in public.
• Interviewing Tips - helpful site providing various tips for successful job interviews.

Public speaking is a difficult proposition for many people. For most speakers the biggest obstacle to overcome is the fear of speaking. It's this fear that can be a source of anxiety for speakers that needs to be addressed. The best way to address this issue is through relieving this stress and to learn how to relax. However, one of the best ways to overcome this fear is to study and be comfortable with the subject matter. Preparation of the public speaking event will ease the stress that is involved in the talk.

Whether people are interviewing for a job, giving a talk in front of a social club, giving a presentation for work or giving a speech in front of a group of strangers, there are several suggestions to help people overcome the fear of public speaking. If you will be going for a job interview or making a public speaking appearance, the following links can be of great assistance in overcoming fear and giving a great speaking performance!

Fear of Public Speaking

• Public Speaking Fear - useful information outlining some common fears that people have with public speaking.
• How to Overcome Speech Anxiety - discussion of ways to overcome speech anxiety to become more confident in speaking.
• Managing Public Speaking Fear - helpful site where your fear of public speaking can be controlled.

Overcoming Speaking Fear

Overcoming Nervousness - information and suggestions on how people can overcoming the nervousness from speaking.

Public Speaking Stress Relief Tips

• Relieving Stress - information and tips helping students relieve stress in an academic situation.
• Information on Stress Management - useful stress management information and suggestions to help in public speaking and in other areas of life.

Public Speaking Tips

• Public Speaking Tips - resourceful suggestions and tips on public speaking.
• Public Speaking Suggestions - article providing suggestions on public speaking.

Relaxation Tips

• Relaxation Tips - helpful ideas on how to reduce stressors in our lives including public speaking.
• Relaxation Exercises - collection of exercises and tips on how to relax and be at ease.
• Breathing Relaxation Exercises - Article providing various techniques and exercises for relaxation.
• Speech Anxiety - informative site with helpful techniques on how to overcome speech anxiety.

Public Speaking Resources

• Resources for Public Speaking - information and help on public speaking and speech.
• Speech Preparation - informative page with step-by-step information on how to prepare for a speech.
• Finding Public Speaking Resources - help for people looking for information of speeches and speaking.
• Public Speaking Resources - resourceful site with information and a variety of resources.

Speaking in public can be one of the most stressful events for most people. However, it does not have to that traumatic of an experience. By following and reviewing these suggestions and tips, we are sure that your next public speaking appearance will be very successful!