What are some effective ways to overcome stage fright?
There are two ways to work on overcoming stage fright: • Know your material and its value to your audience. Be an expert. • Practice in front of all size groups to help your mind understand the dynamics of a group, what encourages your confidence and what undermines it. Some people are naturally comfortable in front of an audience. Others need to work on their confidence and to practice the art of speaking in front of others. Practicing in front of an audience (of any size) helps the mind see the patterns of response that happen over and over. This helps the speaker develop some comfort with the reactions they see and experience. To practice, first learn the dynamics of speaking use of language, body language, the art of persuasion, presentations, etc. Once the process is understood, locate places to practice. These practice places could include Toastmasters or other speaking clubs, opportunities in the workplace or at civic events. Whenever possible, have yourself filmed as you presen
