Does public speaking make you nervous? You’re not alone. Fear of public speaking ranks among the biggest fears in the world. Even experienced speakers face obstacles—stage fright, losing their audience, forgetting their words, or speaking too fast. But the good news? Every public speaking challenge has a solution. This SlideShare breaks down the most common public speaking struggles and exactly how to overcome them, so you can step on stage with confidence, engage your audience, and deliver a message that lands. 1. Nervousness & Stage Fright 🛑 The Problem: You’re sweating, your heart is racing, and your mind blanks the second you step in front of an audience. Stage fright is real. ✅ The Fix: ✔️ Use box breathing (breathe in for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4) to calm your system. ✔️ Reframe nerves as excitement. Your body doesn’t know the difference between fear and excitement—so tell yourself, "I'm excited!" ✔️ Practice under pressure. Rehearse in front of friends, record yourself, or practice in an empty room knowing others might hear you. 🎤 Pro Tip: Even the best speakers get nervous—but they use that energy to enhance their performance. 2. Losing Your Audience’s Attention 🛑 The Problem: You start strong, but halfway through, people check their phones, whisper, or zone out. ✅ The Fix: ✔️ Use storytelling—it makes your talk 22x more memorable than facts alone. ✔️ Ask engaging questions (but don’t answer them before the audience has a chance). ✔️ Change your tone and pace. No one enjoys a monotone speaker—inject energy and variation into your voice. 🎤 Pro Tip: If you feel your audience’s energy drop, shift gears—move, ask a question, or drop a punchline. 3. Forgetting What to Say 🛑 The Problem: You’re mid-talk, and suddenly—your mind goes blank. Panic sets in. ✅ The Fix: ✔️ Use a structured framework like the rule of three (three main points in your talk). ✔️ Memorize key transitions so you always know what’s next. ✔️ Pause instead of panicking. Own the silence—your audience won’t even realize you forgot something. ✔️ Use a saver line: "Sheesh, my brain just blanked before my best point! What was I talking about again?" 🎤 Pro Tip: If you get lost, go back to your key takeaway and redirect your focus. 4. Speaking Too Fast 🛑 The Problem: You start talking, and suddenly—it’s like you’re on 2x speed. Your words blur together, and your audience struggles to keep up. ✅ The Fix: ✔️ Use intentional pauses to slow down and add impact. ✔️ Practice with a metronome (musicians use them, and so should speakers!). ✔️ Record yourself speaking and adjust your speed. 🎤 Pro Tip: A well-placed pause makes you sound more confident and in control. 5. Lacking Confidence 🛑 The Problem: You second-guess yourself, worry about what people think, and feel like an imposter. ✅ The Fix: ✔️ Get a coach. If you’re serious about improving, learn from someone who knows what they’re doing.

1. Top Public
Speaking
Challenges (and
How to
Overcome
Them)
Master the skills to speak
with confidence and impact

2. Nervousness and
Stage Fright
• Problem: Your heart races, palms
sweat, and your mind blanks
before speaking.
• Fix: Channel nerves into energy:
• - Breathe deeply (box breathing)
• - Reframe nerves as excitement
• - Practice under pressure
• Pro Tip: Even top speakers get
nervous—learn to use it to your
advantage.

3. Losing Your
Audience’s
Attention
• Problem: People check phones,
whisper, or zone out mid-talk.
• Fix: Keep engagement high:
• - Use storytelling (22x more
memorable than facts)
• - Ask questions (and give time for
answers!)
• - Change tone and pace for
variety
• Pro Tip: If energy drops, shift
gears—move, ask a question, or
drop a punchline.

4. Forgetting
What to Say
• Problem: Your mind goes blank mid-
talk.
• Fix: Have a guiding structure:
• - Use the rule of three (three main
points)
• - Memorize key transitions
• - Own the pause instead of panicking
• - Use a saver line: 'What was I talking
about again?'
• Pro Tip: If lost, return to your key
takeaway and refocus.

5. Speaking Too
Fast
• Problem: Your words
come out too quickly,
making it hard to follow.
• Fix: Control your pace:
• - Use intentional pauses
• - Practice with a
metronome for rhythm
• - Record yourself and
adjust speed
• Pro Tip: A well-placed
pause makes you sound
confident and in control.

6. Lacking
Confidence
Problem: Self-doubt, fear of judgment, or
imposter syndrome.
Fix: Build confidence through preparation:
- Get a speaking coach (game changer!)
- Prepare deeply—confidence comes from
knowing what you’re doing
- Adopt a power stance before speaking
Pro Tip: Confidence isn’t about feeling no
fear—it’s about moving forward despite it.

7. Final Thoughts
• Public speaking challenges are real, but every
challenge has a solution.
• Want to level up your speaking game?
• - Take a public speaking course
• - Work with a mentor who knows the craft
• - Keep practicing and refining your message
• Join the waitlist for my Magnetic Message Blueprint
mini-course and master public speaking! 🚀