Developing Confidence in Public Speaking

Question

How can one develop confidence in public speaking so that he can become a better speaker?

Answer 1

I would think it would be similar to the way you developed confidence for getting better at other things you had little to no experience doing at first. Experience and feedback seem to grow confidence. Speak about topics that you know well. Challenge yourself to speak in environments where you are already familiar with the audience, such as school, church, book clubs, etc. Aim to speak continuously such as weekly or ideally more often. It can be a short speech at first, perhaps 1-3 minutes.

Answer 2

Great question. My suggestion is to start speaking about subjects that you know well. This way to can focus more on the mechanics of speaking and less on the content. The content will come easier to you because you have an emotional connection to it. The more you get up in front of people and perfect your speaking and the audience is connecting to your message, the more you will build confidence.

Answer 3

Developing the confidence to speak publicly takes practice. Practice with yourself, practice with your friends and practice with a coach. Then speak whenever, wherever the opportunity presents itself. It takes time but stay focused and you will become the awesome speaker that resides within you.