Public Speaking with Confidence

Name: Public Speaking with Confidence
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Public Speaking without Fear - learn how to make stage nerves a thing of the past. Includes confidence assessment survey

Created byPeter Urey

Last updated 9/2016

English

What you'll learn

To help nervous speakers overcome anxiety by learning proven mind management techniques.
Create content which tells a story and paints pictures with words.
Control nerves on the big day and deal with the vital first minute.
Project yourself with effortless confidence once you get into your stride.

Course content

6 sections • 16 lectures • 1h 28m total length

Personal Introduction and Objectives2:13
A short personal anecdote describing my experience in researching techniques to help nervous speakers to steady themselves before going in front of an audience.
Curriculum Overview1:33
The curriculum is split into 4 parts but heavily biased towards dealing with public speaking anxiety. We also look at creating content in a way which reduces nervousness, getting to the stage and started on the day of a speech and tips on getting your point across.
The key takeaway - your fear is not you.6:44

Sensitivity to stress inherited
controlled by limbic system

Not character defect

Spot the triggers

Evolutionary advantage
of extreme reactions

Modern threats symbolic
imagined loss of status

Stress chemicals even
if fear is not real

Over reaction triggered
by negative projections

Reframe to dissociate
separate identity – The Chimp

Feed the Chimp positive
intelligent alternatives

Use intellect
to override instinct

How to talk to your inner Chimp8:23

Summary of Session
Encourage inner dialogue
between the Chimp and You
Chimp is always on

Works 5X faster than You
Processes everything first
Condition responses to the
first signs of limbic reaction
Let the Chimp be heard first

Voice your inner fears and doubts
Doubts about:

Commitment

Ability

Humiliation

Authority
Negative feelings subside
after they have been heard
Introduce balancing thoughts

Engage with intellect
What is reasonable given
all the circumstances in
a modern adult workplace?
Take small realistic corrective
steps to achieve maximum effect
The 3 Degree Shift2:34
Summary of Session
Reframing is about
subtle shifts in
how we look at
situations
A 3% shift of
perspective can
open up
a new world
of possibilities

Small sideways steps
as used by martial
artists are enough
under pressure to
open up the way to win
The Skyscraper Exercise6:12
Summary of session
A guided visualisation in
how to change state by
adding new elements
to an imagined scenario
which impact your inner
feelings and motivation

Learn by getting a feel
for how easy it is to
mentally reframe to
achieve results
Imagined situations will
build mental pathways
around obstacles to
progress

As we add more
components to our frame
we can alter the way we
think and feel about it

We can do the same with
any fear by visualising
ourselves coping with it
The Polished Mind6:23
Summary of Session
Metaphor drawn from
the work of
Samurai Sword Master
Yagyu Munenori
The perfect mind to be in
for sword fighting is the
normal everyday mind
To achieve this we have
to polish away imperfections
which linger and distort
our thinking

This way we can see the world
unblemished by fear or
misunderstanding

We should cultivate this
frame of mind for
fearless public speaking
The 1 to 10 Test4:33

Summary of Session
Quick recap
How to gauge progress
in changing state
On a scale of 1 to 10
where does my
anxiety level sit?
Move down the scale
in single units

Gradual change is
easier to accomplish
than seismic shifts

Our deep subconscious
will reveal the inner
resource to help you
if you tap into it in the
correct way

Building on imagined
solutions mental pathways
are laid which grow as you
rehearse your reframing
Challenging the Chimp4:11
Summary of Session
How to talk to your
Inner Chimp
Question all assumptions
Sometimes the Chimp
is right and you must listen
Challenge all emotional
negativity with the word BUT
then suggest a better outcome
Ask “What’s the worst
that could happen?”
Ask “What if it goes right?”

Suggest positive possibilities
It's not what you say but how others feel5:38
Summary of Session
It’s not what you say
but how you make
other people feel
Put effort into your
state and how it
is affecting the audience
Analogy of postman and
young child responding to
a ferocious dog – the dog
can sense fear – people
sense fear in the same way
Metaphor with a DVD player
What’s inside is what shows
on the screen
Put most effort into your state
and not your script
What you put into your mind
directly affects what comes out

You get what you think about
Alignment with values2:50
Summary of Session

Misalignment with purpose
as the source of anxiety

Clash with culture
Secondary ambition
Unfortunate circumstances

These should not derail
your presentation

Get things into perspective

These feelings are an indicator
of the need for self-examination

Use the techniques in the course
to address the situation

Reconnect
with your values and vision

Speaking from your core beliefs
greatly reduces anxiety

Be authentic
Physical Stress Reduction Techniques5:46
Summary of Session
Physical coping tips
Managing the stress chemicals
Physical effects
Blood goes to core
Vision restricted
Using the antidotes
Diaphragmatic breathing
How to do it
Light exercise
Stretching
Fluids
Eat well
Avoid stimulants

Meditation

Conditioned responses
to the anxiety state

Crafting your presentation7:50
Summary of Session
Start with the summary

That’s the takeaway
Summary helps with
internalising rather than
memorising

Three Point Plan keeps
the presentation on track

Summarise

Present

Summarise
Structure
reduces stress
People can remember
three things and discard
all but the main points
Edit ruthlessly
9 slides maximum
Max two minutes
on any subject
Use simple punchy language
Use key words only on your slides
Graphics and metaphor
paint word pictures
Appeal to the senses
rather than the logic
Keep it conversational

Could your Mum follow it?
Does the story appeal to you?
Relevant
Informative
Timely
Executable

RITE
No Jokes

Preparing to present13:00
Summary of Session
Rehearse not to memorise
but to internalise

Talk to camcorder mirror or friend
Tell a story

Ignore names and job titles
Open with your 3 key points for
high impact
Structure helps you
settle and stay on track
Check if you think your
own story is engaging
Physical tips

On feeling anxious take 3 deep
diaphragmatic breaths
Tense and relax muscles
Fluids but use toilet
Get out of breath

Fixed point staring to calm the mind
Fumble around to buy time
and use it to settle
Hang on to the lectern
or lock out your knees if trembling
Push palms together to steady trembling
Don’t get manic after your nerves settle

Slow Down
Arrive at the venue early to orientate
Practise walking to the stage
Check your props
Hear your voice from the
stage before it all starts
Say something simple before
you pitch avoid freezing
The first minute is key

Quick review of the main points5:23

Sensitivity is an inherited trait

Spot and manage the symbolic triggers
Use the power of imagination
Intellect over instinct
Condition your responses
Create and dissociate from your fear persona - the Chimp
Balance your inner debate
Set realistic goals
Be good enough
Make it fun
Gauge progress in small steps
Aim for the Normal "walk to the shops" frame of mind
You already have all you need to succeed
Exhaust the Chimp before reasoning with it
It's about how you make others feel
Be authentic
Breathe diaphragmatically
Exercise to get out of breath
Stretch
Hydrate
Meditate
Start and end with the summary
Keep to the 3 point structure
Only make 3 points with 9 slides
Keep it simple
Use metaphor - word pictures
Rehearse
Tell a story
Buy time
Project
Smile
No Umms and Errs
Stand still
No jokes
Be YOU
Public Speaking the Fearless Way

Requirements

The willingness to practise the techniques in private over a six week period every time the anxiety flares up.
An honest assessment of your current level of anxiety and the willingness to believe that our suggested steps will produce a significant reduction.

Description

Is stage fright holding you back?

Is it affecting your health and relationships?

Is asking for help embarrassing?

Take this course now in complete privacy.

Put an end to nervous trembling, sweats and sleepless nights with techniques used by the major corporations, in the theatre and in the martial arts.

Regain self control....it's easier than you think!

We once felt exactly the same as you and learnt how to beat stage fright.

Anyone can master these mental techniques and physical exercises.

Get your career back on track by beating your nerves and regaining your confidence.

Summary of what you are going to learn:

* Over reaction to stress is not weak character but biological fact and it can be reduced.

* Your instincts are like having a Chimp running your brain - we teach you how to bring it under control.

* Re-calibrate your feelings so they don't hijack your body.

* Develop a serene frame of mind when facing fear by developing the Polished Mind. Gently polish away mental blemishes and face any presentation as if you were simply walking to the shops to buy a snack.

* Present by telling a simple story in simple language. The audience are more interested in your story than they are interested in you.

* Control shallow breathing, the buzzing mind and trembling with simple physical exercises.

* Project yourself to your audience with effortless confidence by sticking to the proven three step process.

* Have faith in a technique which put the focus on the presentation and not on you and your imagined character flaws.

The course is built around video of practical techniques on how to re-frame fear, paint a picture with words and deal with excessively strong emotions. See it then Do it.

The material lasts for just over an hour but it takes about 6 weeks to embed until it becomes your conditioned response to stage nerves.

We have been there ourselves so we understand what you are going through.

Deal with this problem today and take this course.

Who this course is for:

Anyone called on to speak who becomes excessively anxious to the point where it disturbs peace of mind.
Anyone who is unhappy with their current coping style, especially if it is affecting your health or peace of mind. Contact us if you would like our advice.

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Course content

Introduction3 lectures • 11min

Mind Management - for the nervous build up phase9 lectures • 47min

Preparing your material1 lecture • 8min

Getting ready for the Big Day1 lecture • 13min

Quality of Communication1 lecture • 6min

Course Summary1 lecture • 5min

Requirements

Description

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