Overcoming Fear

‘A little amount of fear can serve you well but don’t let the fear overwhelm you, you need to own the fear and do it anyway’ Glossophobia is the fear of public speaking and this anxiety and fear can have a detrimental effect on a person’s quality of life and career goals.   In this episode, Toni explores in depth how to overcome your fear and succeed in public speaking. She provides in-depth and practical advice on how to identify the fear, acknowledge it and focus on overcoming it.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Identify whether it’s a fear or anxiety Identify whether it’s a fear or smaller anxieties and accept that fears are often  thoughts in our heads that we add fuel to. Look at what the fear is stopping you from doing If you don’t overcome your fear of public speaking what other opportunities are you going to miss out on? Look for the positive instead of the negative. Identify the end goal and how much you want it Sometimes exposure to the thing you are most fearful of in a controlled environment can make a huge difference in conquering the fear. What’s the worst that can really happen? Feel the fear and do it anyway - Book a gig, even if it’s only in front of 1 or 2 people. Face it and do it. Relax your mind before your speech - In public speaking ‘getting into state’ is giving yourself time to prepare, to relax your mind. Congratulate yourself for taking the first steps - We often to forget to congratulate ourselves for the small wins. Prepare and practise - Practising until you are able to deliver your speech confidently is paramount. Believe it and you can achieve it; see it and you’ll be it - Overcoming your fears one step at a time will result in more confidence over time. 10 top public speaking tips Speak about something you are passionate about, or know very well Know why you are doing it if you have a purpose set out from the start Follow a system for your speech, having a system can provide you with a framework Know your audience, focus on those who are listening and the value you are providing. Practise prepare and practise again, all speeches are prepared in some way. Start with the end in mind, visualise succeeding in your goal, what you are going to achieve. Create connections and build rapport, people buy into people, your audience wants to connect with you Record your speeches and review what went well and what didn’t. Write down at the end of each speech what you would change going forward next time. Enjoy it, a small amount of nerves and anxiety are a good thing and show that you care.   BEST MOMENTS ‘What are your fears and what is the end goal? What am I missing out on if I don’t?’ ‘Feel the fear and do it anyway’ ‘Too much fear can hold you back, a little bit of fear can mean you prepare well and care for your audience’ ‘You’ll identify areas you can practise and tweak’ ‘Don’t let it hold you back, focus forward and visualise the success, visualise yourself when you deliver that great speech’   VALUABLE RESOURCES Presenting, Pitching, Public Speaking Podcast Unlimited Success Feel The fear And Do It Anyway book by Susan Jeffers   ABOUT THE HOST  Toni Gargan is a Double World Record-holding Public Speaker, Mentor, Entrepreneur, and Professional Property Investor. She acts as the Director at Owen Oliver Property, a family-run property investment company helping others gain passive income through investing. Aside from building her amazing property portfolio, she’s also a full-time mentor for property investors through Progress Property and Unlimited Success. Toni has since then discovered her true passion – helping others by training and mentoring through public speaking. She now hosts her own show, Presenting, Pitching & Public Speaking Podcast, which aims to help you be confident, improve your speaking & communication skills and present better for you, your team, and your business.   CONTACT METHOD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toni-gargan-627b0a100   Twitter: https://twitter.com/tonigargan?lang=en