It's not normal to be comfortable standing up in front of a group of strangers but it's become a necessary part of many people's lives. This guide is to try and help people deal with giving speeches and is based on my own methods for speaking in public. If your experiences differ and you have advice to offer the world, then leave me a comment and I'll add it to a user's tips section at the bottom of the page.
5. Know your subject
4. Practice
3. Family or friends
2. Attitude
1. Enthusiasm
5. Know your subject
If you've been asked to make a speech, you probably know all about the subject in question but it never hurts to make sure you know it inside out. If you're making a speech for school, pick a subject you know about, a hobby or favourite thing and then research it - the internet is a wonderful tool.
4. Practice
Once you've written it out, practice. Keep doing it until you feel you know it without the script. That way, when you come to perform in public, having the script will give you a little extra confidence.
3. Family or friends
Technically this is part of tip 4. but I wanted to emphasis the importance of practicing in front of people.
You're family or close friends are probably the best audience for the nervous speech giver but it is often still difficult to feel completely at ease. Ask them to be patient and supportive and keep at it until you can do it with confidence.
2. Attitude
Try to approach the lectern with confidence and remember to pick a point at the back of the room, just above the audiences heads and talk to there. If you make a mistake make light of it and carry on.
1.Enthusiasm
Put enthusiasm into what you're saying. Enthusiasm is infectious and most people are happy to listen to someone who is passionate about their subject. Try to make the audience see what is so great about what you're telling them.
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