The Emotions And The Stage Speaking

Very few people can control their emotions when they have to speak in public. It takes them years of practice to do so. First of all, such kind of issue need to be treated with patience and some psychological knowledge. As you'll see, instead of struggling to suppress those powerful negative emotions you can try to use them in your advantage, to make them work for you instead of against you.

When you have a public speech, let your audience see the real you. Don’t try to go in front of them with an artificial, fake personality - they will sense it and react negatively. Don’t try to be more than you are as playing this role will be difficult and you will almost certainly overlook some details. People are a lot more willing to accept someone who is a bit insecure or clumsy rather than accepting a person who is obviously putting on a mask and trying to hide his real personality. Being you is easy - you are doing that every day!

Your mind needs to be prepared and relaxed before a presentation, but don’t neglect your body. Every muscle of your body should be relaxed, your leg muscles should be up to the challenge of you standing up for a longer period of time. Even the slightest physical inconvenience can profoundly affect your communication, so try to step on stage with a perfect mental and physical condition.

Pay attention to your breathe. Rhythmical breaths bring a feeling of order and balance - exactly what you need before and while you hold your speech. Try to breathe deeply for about ten minutes, as this will bring precious oxygen to your brain, allowing it to function at maximum capacity.

Don't forget the contact with your audience. Try to see the scene as a place for dialogue, instead of monologue. Try to make eye contact with some audience members and adopt a relaxed posture. Smiling sincerely will always increase the chances of a good presentation. Remember that all those people in front of you are not there to judge you. You don't have to focus the public’s attitude towards you. They are there to listen to what you have to say so have in mind the purpose of your speech and the public's benefit and in return you'll feel they are by your side.

Your stage fears come from the fact that you are worried that the audience will pass negative judgment on yourself or your presentation. Remember you are there to share information or experience. Doing so you will be met with acceptance and interest. The more engaging the presentation, the easier will be for you and the better for those listening to you .