Overcoming Public Speaking Anxiety

Why is public speaking considered important for career advancement?

• It is a form of entertainment.

• It accelerates career growth.

• It is a mandatory skill for all jobs.

• It helps in building personal relationships.

What is the primary cause of public speaking anxiety according to Kit Pang?

• Lack of preparation

• Technical difficulties

• Mindset and thought patterns

• Audience size

How long do emotions typically last before they are influenced by thoughts?

• 90 seconds

• 60 seconds

• 120 seconds

• 30 seconds

What is the purpose of the Five Whys exercise?

• To improve vocabulary

• To identify deep-rooted beliefs causing anxiety

• To practice speech delivery

• To memorize a speech

In the Five Whys exercise, what is the ultimate goal?

• To improve public speaking skills

• To find the root cause of anxiety

• To reduce preparation time

• To increase audience engagement

What can influence a person's perception of public speaking anxiety?

• The location of the speech

• The size of the audience

• Past experiences and observations

• The time of day

What belief about nervousness can contribute to public speaking anxiety?

• Nervousness is irrelevant

• Nervousness is a natural response

• Nervousness is beneficial

• Nervousness is a sign of weakness

What mindset change can help reduce public speaking anxiety?

• Avoiding public speaking altogether

• Seeing public speaking as practice

• Memorizing every word of the speech

• Viewing each speech as a final performance

What is a key strategy to improve mindset for public speaking?

• Practicing in front of a mirror

• Keeping an open mind

• Avoiding eye contact with the audience

• Reading more books

What analogy is used to describe the importance of an open mind?

• A parachute

• A locked door

• A sealed envelope

• A closed book