{"product_id":"2940014294782","title":"Public Speaking Terror To Triumph","description":"Spoken language is a fundamental element of human relationships. The\u003cbr\u003eability to use words effectively can help you achieve great things in life. Oral\u003cbr\u003epresentations are the cornerstone of human interaction on a large scale and\u003cbr\u003ethey also have a profound effect on intimate interactions as well.\u003cbr\u003eSpeaking in public can be a great source of anxiety for many people.\u003cbr\u003eHowever, it doesn’t have to be. People have been practicing this art for\u003cbr\u003ecenturies and it has become an integral part of our interactions today.\u003cbr\u003eSome approach public speaking like a type of internal thrill ride while others\u003cbr\u003eare choked silent at the very thought of giving a speech. Overcoming the fear\u003cbr\u003eof speaking in public is a subject of great interest to many. This activity is\u003cbr\u003erated among the most frightening events in a person’s life. Some have gone\u003cbr\u003eas far as rating the fear of public speaking higher than the fear of death.\u003cbr\u003eMany people are able to overcome their fear of speaking in front of an\u003cbr\u003eaudience in spite of its seemingly overwhelming nature. The process begins\u003cbr\u003ewith a strong understanding of how public speaking functions.\u003cbr\u003eThis text focuses on defining public speaking in a way that can help you get a\u003cbr\u003ehandle on your fears. It is also designed to help you create strategies that\u003cbr\u003ewill give you the means to create an effective oral presentation whether you\u003cbr\u003eare directing a video conference or giving a toast during a special occasion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................. 2\u003cbr\u003eINTRODUCTION .......................................................... 4\u003cbr\u003e1 PUBLIC SPEAKING .................................................. 5\u003cbr\u003eFIVE ELEMENTS OF SPEAKING IN PUBLIC .............................. 5\u003cbr\u003eBRIEF HISTORY OF PUBLIC SPEAKING .................................. 6\u003cbr\u003ePUBLIC SPEAKING TODAY ..................................................... 6\u003cbr\u003eOCCASIONS AND EVENTS ....................................................... 7\u003cbr\u003e2 FEARS AND PHOBIAS............................................... 8\u003cbr\u003eFEAR ...................................................................................... 8\u003cbr\u003ePHOBIA .................................................................................. 9\u003cbr\u003eTHREE TYPES OF PHOBIAS ...................................................... 9\u003cbr\u003eGLOSSOPHOBIA .................................................................... 10\u003cbr\u003e3 ROOT CAUSES OF PUBLIC SPEAKING FEARS .......... 12\u003cbr\u003eHARDWIRED FEARS ............................................................. 12\u003cbr\u003eLEARNED FEARS ................................................................... 13\u003cbr\u003ePUBLIC SPEAKING FEARS .................................................... 13\u003cbr\u003eEMPATHY AND ASSOCIATION ................................................. 14\u003cbr\u003eGRADUAL BUILDING .............................................................. 14\u003cbr\u003e4 UNLEARNING YOUR FEAR ...................................... 15\u003cbr\u003eLEARNED FEARS CAN BE UNLEARNED .................................. 15\u003cbr\u003eMIND OVER MATTER ............................................................ 16\u003cbr\u003eRETRAINING YOUR RESPONSES .......................................... 17\u003cbr\u003eFEAR EXTINCTION AND DESENSITIZING .................................. 17\u003cbr\u003e5 ALL ABOUT THE AUDIENCE .................................... 18\u003cbr\u003eTHE AUDIENCE WANTS YOU TO SUCCEED ............................ 18\u003cbr\u003eMEETING EXPECTATIONS ..................................................... 19\u003cbr\u003eINSPIRATION ........................................................................ 19\u003cbr\u003eRELINQUISHING CONTROL .................................................. 20\u003cbr\u003eCREATING AN APPROACH .................................................... 20\u003cbr\u003e6 TIPS TO REMEMBER ............................................... 21\u003cbr\u003eLETTING GO OF STRESS ....................................................... 21\u003cbr\u003eNERVOUS ENERGY ................................................................ 21\u003cbr\u003eKNOW YOUR LIMITATIONS .................................................. 22\u003cbr\u003eDO NOT OVER-PREPARE ....................................................... 23\u003cbr\u003e7 PUBLIC SPEAKING TECHNIQUES THAT WORK ....... 24\u003cbr\u003eHUMOR ................................................................................ 24\u003cbr\u003eCREATING A WIN-WIN SITUATION ...................................... 24\u003cbr\u003eSILENT MOMENTS ................................................................. 25\u003cbr\u003eMISTAKES ............................................................................ 25\u003cbr\u003eHUMILITY ............................................................................. 25\u003cbr\u003eSPEAKING WITH PURPOSE .................................................. 26\u003cbr\u003eKEY POINTS.......................................................................... 26\u003cbr\u003eBREVITY...............................................................................","brand":"Dawn Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47121222926576,"sku":"2940014294782","price":1.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940014294782_p0.jpg?v=1763605375","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940014294782","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}