Stop the Inner Critic so You Can Speak Publicly (and Shine) – Episode 430
Sep 29, 2023
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Learn how to overcome your fear of public speaking by silencing your inner critic and speaking confidently. Discover strategies and techniques to prepare mentally and physically, including supportive self-talk and tapping for anxiety release. Gain insights into effective communication and unlock your potential to shine in public speaking. Take advantage of a complimentary consultation and access valuable resources mentioned in the podcast.
Fear of public speaking is a learned fear that can be unlearned by developing the necessary skills and letting go of childhood experiences.
Silencing the inner critic and overcoming fear allows you to communicate your message confidently, achieve personal and professional growth, and make an impact.
Deep dives
Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking
Fear of public speaking is a learned fear that can be unlearned. Developing the necessary skills and letting go of childhood experiences that made speaking in public scary are crucial. While not everyone needs to be a great speaker, if public speaking is required for your job or career, it is important to learn to manage and subdue the inner critic that holds you back. Practice, preparation, positive self-talk, and visualizing success are helpful strategies to overcome the fear response.
Tips for Effective Public Speaking
Prepare an outline and use numbered index cards for notes. Practice saying the words out loud and consider practicing in front of someone trusted. Bringing energy, enthusiasm, and humor to the presentation can make you more comfortable and engaging. Taking care of your physical well-being, such as having a meal before speaking, also contributes to your confidence. Lastly, replacing negative self-talk with positive affirmations and considering techniques like EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) can help you silence the inner critic.
The Importance and Benefits of Public Speaking
While not everyone needs to be a good public speaker, developing speaking skills can help you communicate your message, make an impact, and share your expertise with others. By silencing the inner critic and overcoming fear, you can let your unique light shine and contribute to the world. Effective communication, according to experts, accounts for a significant portion of success in business and life. By learning to express yourself confidently, you can achieve personal and professional growth.
Are you required by your job to make presentations but there is a voice that says you suck as a speaker? Do you have a desire to share your wisdom, experience and knowledge with the world through public speaking but the voice in your head says, “They will laugh at you”? That’s your inner critic stopping you and not allowing you to shine in the way that you know you can. We each have something to share that is valuable and beneficial to others. Public speaking and giving presentations are ways that allow us to be seen and create opportunities for career advancement and great financial abundance. But we need to stop the inner critic first. In this episode of the Ted in Your Head podcast, Ted shares valuable insights to help you stop your inner critic, release fear and anxiety, and step up and shine. Start pushing out the inner critic today and put Ted in Your Head instead!
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