in progress Overcoming Anxiety in Public Speaking

Overcoming Presentation Anxiety

Get over it?

​To give students the tools needed for overcoming any anxiety when required to engage in public speaking

Intent

​Within this tutorial, we will look at what barriers are to be overcome (if any) and look to what measures can be taken to aleviate anxiety when presenting our ideas.

Implementation

Equiping students with the confidence to overcome anxiety (or simple shyness).

Impact

Poll

How do you feel about presenting to others?

• Confident

• Uncomfortable, but I would do it

• Quite worried

• Terrified!

Word Cloud

In one or two words, describe how the idea of presenting makes you feel.

​We're all nervous about public speaking, so don't think you are the only one.

​​Self-conscious

We all may worry that we look anxious, however, most will be pleased that it's not them up there!

​​Fear of appearing anxious

​"I can't follow that" Don't measure yourself against others!

​​Being Judged or Compared

Ensure you have done your research, so if anything goes wrong with the tech, you can "gloss" over it with your knowledge.

Poor Preparation

​Why might we be anxious about public speaking

Amy Cuddy states that a few minutes of a power pose can increase your self-confidence.

Power Pose

Try various breathing exercises, they can help calm you and improve control when talking in public.

Breathing Exercises

​Imagine yourself presenting, then practice. try recording yourself on video if that helps.

​​Visualisation

​Be patient and supportive to those presenting, remember, it'll be your turn on day.

Peer Support

Tips for Success

Poll

Who of you is willing to try presenting?

• Yes

• Maybe

• Yes, but to small groups or to the tutor only.

• No