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Managing Fear

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

OUTLINE

  • Anxiety triggers
  • Anxiety symptoms
  • Managing anxiety
  • Conclusion

ANXIETY TRIGGERS

  • New and unknown situations
  • Risk of failure
  • Potential of appearing foolish
  • Possibility of boring audience

ANXIETY SYMpTOMS

  • Increased heart rate
  • Butterflies in stomach
  • Uncontrollable shakes
  • Lightheadedness
  • Dizziness

MANAGING ANXIETY - EXPERIENCE

  • Mirror
  • Family n friends
  • Toastmasters
  • Other groups

MANAGING ANXIETY - VISUALISATION

  • Introduced to audience
  • Walk to lectern confidently
  • Breathe deeply several times before beginning
  • Speak clearly n forcefully
  • Use words, gestures n vocal variety

MANAGING ANXIETY - RELAXATION

  • Shoulders
  • Breathing with arms stretched
  • Rotate arms
  • Head rolls
  • Breathe from diaphragm

CONCLUSION

  • Normal to feel nervous
  • Audience won't notice
  • Use methods to exhibit confidence