Public Speaking : 10 Simple Steps to Confident Public Speaking

1.Preparation The most important step in public speaking is preparation. It is the No. 1 key to success in every endeavour and this applies especially to speaking in public. To make a successful speech requires in depth research of your topic. For every minute that your speech lasts you will probably have to spend one hour in research and preparation! If you think that 10 hours is a lot of time to devote to a 10 munute speech then consider Muhammad Ali. Some of his fights only lasted 10 minutes but he spent several months in preparing himself. He knew that preparation creates confidence: - Confidence in your abilities - Confidence in your knowledge - Confidence in a successful outcome - Confidence to overcome fear - Confidence to take action 2.Practice Training and exercise is the next simple step in developing confident public speaking. If you want to become physically fit then you need to engage in training and exercise. It is the same with public speaking. Be prepared to feel foolish, awkward and nervous while you are learning and trying out new skills. Just do it anyway. The more you practice in public the more and quicker you will learn. So take every opportunity to speak in public. Remember, while you are learning you don