The document outlines common fears associated with public speaking and offers practical strategies to address them. It highlights reasons such as the fear of interest, going blank, appearing as a fraud, and feeling artificial, while providing tips like preparation, using note cards, and focusing on the audience. The conclusion emphasizes that audiences want to hear what speakers have to say and encourages speakers to remember their experiences rather than overemphasizing their anxiety.

1. Reasons not to like public speaking (and some suggestions for dealing with them) Katie Streten Imagination

2. Reasons not to like public speaking (and some suggestions for dealing with them) Katie Streten Imagination

3. Content A bit about me Personal experiences A word about powerpoint Conclusion

4. A bit about me Head of Strategy in Imagination/ Digital 2 presentation courses LAMDA Spoken English Intermediate qualification Hate asking questions once a speaker has finished

5. Reason 1 “ No one will be interested in what I’ve got to say”

6. Reason 1 – No one will be interested They are there! You have been asked to speak Think about them what can you give them

7. Reason 2 “ I will start speaking and go completely blank”

8. Reason 2 – I will start speaking and go completely blank Prepare – Write your script out long hand Read it to a friend, partner or yourself (repeat ad nauseam) Write card notes Highlight key moments Don’t practice too much!

9. Reason 3 - I’m afraid everyone will find out that I’m a fraud “ I’m afraid that everyone will find out that I’m a fraud”

10. Reason 3 – I’m afraid everyone will find out that I’m a fraud You have been asked for your opinion/ to speak Everyone thinks this! Oprah Winfrey to Armando Ianucci “ the fear of being found out for being a bit rubbish.“

11. Reason 4 “ I will look out over the crowd, see their faces and go blank”

12. Reason 4 – I will look out over the crowd, see their faces and freeze Don’t look at the crowd! Pick 3 spots to the left, middle and back Place your mate at the back to smile at you! They are more interested your talk than you

13. Reason 5 “ I will lose my place and just stall!”

14. Reason 5 – I will lose my place and just stall Cards (again) Practice (again) The audience are on your side ‘ Fess up!

15. Reason 6 “ I will ask something that everyone else understands. I will look like a complete idiot.”

16. Reason 6 – I will ask something that everyone else understands. I will look like a complete idiot. Most other people are thinking exactly the same as you It’s their problem not yours You are helping someone in the audience

17. Reason 6 “ It feels artificial. It should feel like a conversation, I hate the awkward feeling.”

18. Reason 7 – It feels artificial. It should feel more like a conversation. The audience hate it too! Say “Hello” Move your arms at waist height Don’t have a rigid script

19. A word about Powerpoint Bullet points Pictures

20. Conclusion People genuinely want to hear what you have to say Think about your audience – what can you give them? If all else fails…..

21. Please try and remember the detail of 1 speech you have heard in your life … ..exactly.

22. Katie Streten Twitter.com/watusi Eyesponge.com and imagination.com Slideshare.net/imagination_digital