Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety

You’ve probably heard that public speaking is feared more than death itself. It sounds crazy, but according to the National Institutes of Mental Health, 73% of people rank speaking in public as their number one fear. But those fears can be overcome when you’re given the best tips, tools, and strategies, which is what you get in this course taught by noted lecturer, professor and keynote speaker Eric Zackrison, PhD, you’ll discover why speeches go wrong, and how to make sure you meet everyone’s expectations, including your own. You’ll learn all about gesturing, how to use facial expressions and eye contact, and determine whether a slide deck will help or hinder your presentation. You’ll also discover how to recover from mistakes, the best way to practice your speech, and how to effectively handle a question-and-answer session. You’ll even learn how to analyze your audience in order to craft a stronger speech and get tips on how to manage anxiety. Upon completion of this course, you’ll have all the tools you need to speak in front of any group with confidence.