Public speaking is the bane of thousand’s of existences. Fashioned in the formative fires of show-and-tell at primary school with the conclusive flourishes coming in boardrooms and theatres across the world, speaking to large groups of people gives pretty much everyone the fear. How to combat that, then? Well luckily there are some pragmatic steps you can take to ensure that even if your legs are shaking, your voice will not be. Practice Good Posture Practice is important here because posture is something we become accustomed to as we age. By actively thinking about your back and shoulders you can combat any negative stances you may be used to. Often the urge can be to slouch or hunch into ourselves when we feel nervous but if we fight these urges and keep our shoulders back and our head held high, the confidence to Speak will come organically. It also has the added benefit of clearing your airways so you relax your breathing and speak more efficiently. Pause Not only for dramatic effect, pausing can be used to give you time to quickly gather your thoughts. Not only will pausing help you to feel more confident but also the effect it ...

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