Techniques to be applied in overcoming nervousness and building confidence for public speaking and job interviews

1. The Next
Big Event
By Gillian Martin

2. Whenever you have a major upcoming event, do
you get a feeling of fervent anticipation or of
dismal fear?

3. Some persons shake like leaves at the thought of
having a public speaking engagement or being
interviewed.

4. Others are quite relaxed.

5. The 3P’s and the 3C’s can be used to ensure
calmness and confidence in your next big
event.

6. The 3P’s are itemized as prayer, preparation and
positive thinking.

7. The first “P”, prayer, can help to calm your spirit
and reduce your fears.

8. The success of your next big event is also
positively correlated with the next “P”,
preparation.

9. Remember the proverb, “he who fails to plan,
plans to fail”.

10. It is therefore important to have substantial
knowledge of the subject to be covered and
consider all possible questions that might be
posed.

11. The third “P”, positive thinking, can convert a
mediocre performance to one of excellence as
the use of positive affirmations can provide
the necessary confidence for the event.

12. Of equal importance are the 3C’s (control,
commitment and challenge) which are
promoted by S. Maddi and S. Kobasa.

13. This concept proposes that one can control the
outcome of a stressful situation.

14. Therefore, persons have the power to determine
whether a future event will be negative or
positive.

15. This is endorsed by Celine Dion’s song, “The
Power of the Dream”, in which it states that:
“…your fate is all your own creation”.

16. The next “C”, commitment, demands a high level
of devotion to the goal and a willingness to
get deeply involved in the activities necessary
to achieve a positive outcome.

17. The third “C”, challenge, requires that persons
view the event as a challenge as opposed to a
threat.

18. Hence, persons should be more inclined to
embrace a challenge as opposed to being
afraid of it.

19. The next big event, whatever it is, should not be
feared.

20. Instead, visualize a positive outcome – visualize
success.

21. Imagine yourself exuding confidence and being
received positively.

22. The next big event can be a magnificent one so
look forward to it…

23. Lights, Camera, ACTION!

24. All honour to the Lord Jesus Christ who
empowers us for the next big event!

25. THE FOLLOWING WORKSHOPS ARE
AVAILABLE:
• Public Speaking: “Eloquent Expressions”
• Interview Skills (for Job Seekers): “Nail It!”
• Motivational Speaking: “All Revved Up”
• Persuasive Speaking: “Case Closed”
• Confidence Building: “Unshakeable,
Unyielding & Solid as a Rock”
• Event Management: “Successful Events”
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