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A common occurrence A common occurrence

Especially for people with social anxiety Especially for people with social anxiety

Th h ll d “ f i h ” The phenomenon called “stage fright”

Is a weakness, but it can be overcome

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Who knows what could happen on stage Who knows what could happen on stage Your mind might go blank

You end up saying inappropriate things You end up saying inappropriate things

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You may end up mispronouncing words You may end up mispronouncing words

Losing face in front of people Losing face in front of people

Y i Your zipper may open

Become the laughing stock

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Those who can speak to a large crowd of Those who can speak to a large crowd of people◦ Still suffer occasionally◦ Still suffer occasionally◦ Have learned ways to control their nerves

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Even in the performing arts: Even in the performing arts:◦ Stage fright when asked to say something to an

audienceaudience◦ Tend to think the crowd will see the moment you

make a mistake◦ These are irrational fears

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Felt humiliated while standing in front of a crowdcrowd

The memory has haunted you since thenM bli k Many public speakers:◦ Show promise as beginners◦ End up traumatized after several bad experiences◦ End up traumatized after several bad experiences

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There are speakers who have thrived after There are speakers who have thrived after blunders

Overcoming the phobia of speaking in public Overcoming the phobia of speaking in public Need courage to beat the fear

P ti k f t Practice makes perfect Start small

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Can result in physical illness: Can result in physical illness:◦ Anxiety due to the notion of being laughed at◦ RidiculedRidiculed◦ Ignored

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Instinct to run from a scary situation Instinct to run from a scary situation If you can’t run or flee, you end up sick

It’s common for people to vomit It’s common for people to vomit before a speech

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Some people use the method of visualization Some people use the method of visualization

Works for most public speakers Works for most public speakers

I i h h ’ lki hi Imagine that they’re talking to chimpanzees or a single individual

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