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Glossophobia - Fear of Public Speaking

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Alaa Moustafa
Alaa Moustafa

This document discusses glossophobia, the fear of public speaking. It begins by defining glossophobia as the fear stemming from the Greek roots "glossa" meaning tongue, and "phobia" meaning fear. Common physical symptoms of stage fright are then listed, such as a dry mouth, sweating, and increased heart rate. The document continues by explaining that public speaking is considered a greater fear than death for many people. It emphasizes that public speaking is a skill required for many careers and encourages overcoming excuses not to improve. Strategies are then provided for managing fears of public speaking, including understanding the audience's perspective, deep breathing, practicing presentations, and envisioning success.

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@alaamoustafa GLOSSOPHOBIA By: Alaa Moustafa @alaamoustafa
@alaamoustafa GLOSSOPHOBIA The word come from the Greek root “glossa” (which means ‘tongue’) and the root “phobia” (which means ‘fear’) FEAR OF PUBLIC SPEAKING
@alaamoustafa REMEMBER .. the days of giving presentations in front of your class?Or maybe you have to give them for work.
@alaamoustafa WHAT WAS YOUR FEELING? Complete loss of voice Heart Pounding Hands Shaking Forehead Sweats Dry Mouth Stomach Hurts Lack of oxygen Shallow Breathing
@alaamoustafa STAGE FRIGHT Why do we get stage fright? Stage fright comes from nerves and the fear of being judged.When many eyes are looking upon you and watching your every move, it is easy to feel like you are going to mess up.
@alaamoustafa Public speaking is considered the greatest fear a person can have, even greater than the fear of death. YOU ARE NOT ALONE
@alaamoustafa WHO NEEDS TO SPEAK IN PUBLIC? Politicians? Entrepreneur?Teachers? PUBLIC SPEAKING IS A PUBLIC AFFAIR
@alaamoustafa IS IT TOO LATE? Myths: Its too late now to go and learn the basics It should have been taught to us in our school days STOP giving EXCUSES and work for a better future
@alaamoustafa THE GAME IS IN YOUR BRAIN
@alaamoustafa "If you feel like you shouldn't be somewhere: Fake it. Do it not until you make it—but until you become it.“ —Amy Cuddy atTEDGlobal 2012
@alaamoustafa ELEMENTS OF ANY TALK Audience | Speaker | Content
@alaamoustafa KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE
@alaamoustafa AUDIENCE FEELINGS Your audience may be more SCARED than you You have KNOWLEDGE the audience wants.
@alaamoustafa AUDIENCE FEELINGS The audience wants you to SUCCEED. They feel brilliant for ATTENDING
@alaamoustafa THE CORE IS THE SPEAKER
@alaamoustafa FIGURE OUT WHAT SCARES YOU Investigate your fears by making a list of the specific things that make you feel anxious or afraid.Then make a corresponding list of ways you can cope with or address these fears.
@alaamoustafa BREATHE DEEPLY Practice breathing deeply and slowly.Think yoga style— breathe deeply while you’re practicing, before you go on stage, and during your speech.
@alaamoustafa WARM UP YOUR BODY BEFORE SPEAKING Exercise reduces tension and helps you concentrate. Getting a little bit of physical activity before your speech will calm you and help you get rid of excess nervous energy.Try taking a walk outside, doing arm circles, or stretching gently.
@alaamoustafa PRACTICE PRACTICE .. PRACTICE Formal practice before a speaking event will help you feel more confident about what you’re going to say and how you’ll say it. But informal practice in social situations will also help you conquer some of your speaking anxiety and fears.
@alaamoustafa VISUALIZE SUCCESS Picture yourself succeeding and having fun. Close your eyes and do a mental rehearsal of your speech once or twice before you deliver it.
@alaamoustafa VISIT THE SPACE Get as many details as you can about the room, the audience, the equipment, your time constraints, etc.
@alaamoustafa PLAY WITH THE WORST SCENARIO What’s the worst thing that could happen?What will you do if that does happen? Often, even the worst possible situation isn’t as bad as you think.
@alaamoustafa "If you feel like you shouldn't be somewhere: Fake it. Do it not until you make it—but until you become it.“ —Amy Cuddy atTEDGlobal 2012
@alaamoustafa THANK YOU Alaa Moustafa

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