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Building Confidence in Public Speaking

Chapter 2 discusses the concept of confidence in public speaking, emphasizing that it is built through preparation and practice. It highlights the common fear of speaking, known as communication apprehension, and reassures speakers that audiences are often unaware of their nervousness. The chapter also outlines key components of confidence, referred to as 'planks of confidence,' which include content, organization, and empathy, among others.

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Building Confidence in Public Speaking

Chapter 2 discusses the concept of confidence in public speaking, emphasizing that it is built through preparation and practice. It highlights the common fear of speaking, known as communication apprehension, and reassures speakers that audiences are often unaware of their nervousness. The chapter also outlines key components of confidence, referred to as 'planks of confidence,' which include content, organization, and empathy, among others.

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Chapter 2

Building Confidence
What is Confidence?
 Confidence: feeling you have when you
believe you are capable of handling a
situation successfully
 Result of ongoing preparation and practice
 More times you try something, the better

you get at it
 Confidence gives stability to speaker and
makes message believable
What is the opposite of
confidence? FEAR!!
 Communication Apprehension: fear of
speaking in public situations
 Fear is normal! It protects us from harm so
we can cope with danger. Biologists call
this the flight or fight syndrome.
 Phobia: persistent, irrational fear

 Many people fear giving a speech more


than they do dying! (Seinfeld)
Symptoms of Fear

 Upset stomach
 Flushed face  Symptoms usually
 Dizziness occur right before
 Fast heartbeat we speak and
during the first 30
 Shortness of breath
seconds or so after
 Excessive sweating we begin a speech
 Wobbly legs
Perceptions in Speech

 Perception: how you see things


 Accurate perceptions help us gain
awareness or learn more about others
 We understand things better
 Inaccurate perceptions cause us to blow
things out of proportion
 We make mountains out of molehills
Our Perceptions of the
Audience
 Speakers assume the audience:
 can see their nervousness and
 know when they mess up

 Not true! Research shows the audience:


 is often unaware of anxiety
 will ignore or forgive mistakes if

speaker is interested in topic and


audience
Our Perceptions of the Speech

 Speakers see a speech as a performance


 A speech is:
 an opportunity to share
 an extension of the speaker

 Remember that it’s NOT a


performance!
Our Perceptions of Ourselves
 We think we are less than perfect
 Making a mistake in a speech does not
equal total failure
 Don’t be afraid to make mistakes
 Self-esteem: another word for
confidence
 We are not born with confidence; it is
built
Giving a Speech

 Don’t panic! Don’t be afraid to make a


mistake!
 Speech isn’t brain surgery
 We are only human
 Think about how to correct mistakes in
future speeches
 Laugh at mistakes
Planks of Confidence

C O N F I D E N C E
 Content  Dedication
 Organization  Empathy
 Notes  Newness
 Friendliness  Conviction
 Impression  Enthusiasm
Class Activity

 Break up into 10 groups


 Each group will be assigned one plank of
confidence
 Read your group’s plank information in
the book
 Tell the class IN DETAIL about your
plank
 Which plank is easiest for you? Hardest?
Planks of CONFIDENCE
 Content – having something worthwhile
to say
 Organization – have an intro, body,
conclusion
 Notes – “safety nets” – need 3 note
cards; KEY WORDS ONLY
 Friendliness – SMILE when you speak

 Impression – appear well dressed and
groomed
 Dedication – practice, practice, practice
 Empathy – putting yourself in other’s
shoes
 Newness – be original!
 Conviction – believing in what you say
 Enthusiasm – speak with energy!

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