Public Speaking Training Session

Glossophobia is defined as the fear of...

• people

• phobias

• tongues

• public speaking

What percent of the general Australian population fear public speaking?

• 25%

• 26%

• 27%

• 28%

What areas can be improved by overcoming the fear of public speaking?

• Working environment

• Career development

• Day-to-day life

• Sleep

What is public speaking anxiety?

• The fear of thoughts

• The fear of animals

• The fear of anxiety

• The fear of speaking in front of people

What is the difference between process anxiety and performance anxiety? Where is the speaker's worry directed to?

• Performance anxiety is directed to the preparation of the speech & process anxiety is directed to the presentation of the speech

• Process anxiety is directed to the preparation of the speech & performance anxiety is directed to the presentation of the speech

What are some of the characteristics of helpful public speaking anxiety?

• Increased alertness

• Cognitive impairment

• Enhanced performance

• Self-doubt

What are some of the characteristics of debilitating public speaking anxiety?

• Physical symptoms

• Learning opportunity

• Increased alertness

• Cognitive impairment

What is the differentiation between helpful and debilitating public speaking anxiety?

• Intensity between the two

• Effect on performance

• Response to anxiety

• Speaking ability

What does the cognitive reframing theory suggest...

• interpretation & framing of situation impacts our feelings and response

• the implications of cognitive dissonance

• influence our emotions & behaviour

• reframing is impossible

What are some characteristics of cognitive reframing?

• it can negatively impact the individual

• identifying and challenging negative or unhelpful thoughts

• letting negative thoughts consume you

• replacing negative thoughts with positive & constructive thoughts