The idea of public speaking will most probably chicken out most of us. More than 90 % of us has this phobia. 

You boss says to you, “John next weekend you become the MC for the coming annual dinner”.

You mind starts to wondering whether you can speak to your colleagues eloquently or make a fool of yourself.

Even Mark Twain felt the same like us, he felt like if his mouth were filled with cotton and his pulse were pumping as chasing after some prize cup.

Public speaking is a must if you want improve your career.

So,  do you want to overcome of your fear and develop the your confidence to do it?

I have a good book written by famous author Mr Dale Carnegie, who is famous for the book “How to Win Friends & Influence People”

In this hubpages, I will go through with some of the tips Mr Dale recommended in chapter one “Developing Courage & Self Confidence”. 

Mr Dale through his seminar and courses has helped lot of people to overcome their fear of public speaking.

The first start is to have Strong & Persistent Desire.

Meaning ?  

• Why do you want overcome your fear?  
• Do you want to improve in your career?
• Do you want have more dollar & cents for your family?
• Do want recognition from your friends & family?

With strong desire and persistent, you will shortly overcome this phobia.

Motivation is the key to success !

Know Thoroughly What You Are Going Talk About.

The before the D day, prepare yourself about the subject.  Prepare yourself in front of a mirror.

In case, the presence of the audience makes your mind goes blank, it is better to bring in some exhibits, write down key points in note or show them so them something on the projector.

Act Confidence

Try to control your emotion. A famous psychologists in the early 20th century noted that by by regulating your action you could control you your emotion. 

Acting brave will make you brave in front of the audience. 

And acting confidence will remove your fear. 

Practice! Practice! Practice !

Practice regularly and soon you will overcome your fear.  So, start practicing your speech in front of your friends and a mirror.  

At least your friends will have a good laugh.

Once, you are used to public speaking you will start enjoying giving speeches & make a living from giving a speech.  

That all folks, the first chapter of the book. If I have free time next time I will write a review about the 2nd chapter “Self Confidence Through Preparation” for my valued readers.

Take Care & Good Day !