No Freaking Speaking: 3 Techniques for Managing Speaking Anxiety

We all experience nervousness when we speak. Learn 3 academically validated techniques for managing your speaking anxiety.
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[@roughryder5]

I like this guy. This stuff is gold. I have a 5 min presentation tomorrow, and then a 20min presentation next week. Wish me luck.

[@SteveeSmith]

how'd it go?

[@roughryder5]

Bombed the 5minute presentation pretty hard since I had no time to prepare but I aced the 20 minute one like a natural. Spent about 2 hours a day rehearsing for 5 days leading up to the presentation. I think I got a 98% on it.

[@SteveeSmith]

well done you. I've just been informed that I will have a 4minute presentation and a 20minute presentation in November. already shaking.

[@roughryder5]

SteveeSmith Trust me, rehearse a few hours every day until you practically memorize everything word for word.

[@aibdraco01]

Have 5-6 min speech 2morrow. Already freaking out

[@user-le1rr8ls1e]

Notes: Technique 1: Greet anxiety and acknowledge that it's normal and natural to be nervous Technique 2: Reframe as conversation, not a performance - by asking questions and polling - use conversational language Technique 3: be present-oriented - focus on the present but not the future - e.g. count down, tongue twister Thanks for the useful tips! I have learnt a lot from this video!

[@sibongiletasilaphiri7521]

3 key tips 1. Greet the Fear 2. Reframe the presentation to become conversation oriented 3. Become present eg through walks, musik, tongue twisters, etc

[@syahirah4499]

1. asking questions beginning of the speech 2. be present, less worry about the future (listen to music, count backwards) 3. do tongue-twister 4. use conversational language

[@esrathe-first9316]

7 years on from this video and I must say it is the best video I have watched. I'm a 40 year old autistic guy who has to speak tomorrow. I have been watching video after a video recently and this one is amazing. Thank you kindly 🙏🏽 🙏🏽 🙏🏽

[@janellenevarezgomez3935]

How did it go?

[@esrathe-first9316]

@@janellenevarezgomez3935 I had to speak to two different groups and after the first one I realised that I coukd use what I found hard as a great ice breaker. I found it hard to say "employability practitioner apprenticeship". By starting off saying that I have practiced saying it hundreds of times and still find it hard to get it right. People try saying it and start smiling. It turns talking at people, to talking with people. After talking, people were coming up saying that it was hard to say, to many p's. I want to get good at public speaking and you can only get good at it, by doing it. Thank you kindly for asking. 🙏🏽 🙏🏽 👍🏽 🖖🏽

[@misterrkaiser]

Took me three times to say it myself 😂

[@xiangningsu5882]

I love Abraham’ speech especially when I have a teaching presentation

[@bernie5809]

Matte is effective in any topic he discussed. Thanks much. You sure are a BIG help.

[@EricELT18]

Framing the presentation as conversation certainly helps, and starting with questions makes this aspiration a reality. Thanks for sharing this practical, often overlooked tip.

[@Divinii]

4:16-4:37 *Wow! Mind blown! So speaking is very different from a musical performance. It's ok to make mistakes.*

[@SamAndrew27]

This is a great talk - thank you!

[@gregsbrown85]

One other thing I would like to recommend is that there are apps in virtual reality that help you with giving speeches. The apps have you present in different scenarios and it feels real. There are games like Horizon in oculus that give you a chance to talk in front of live audiences too. Both instances feel very real and it's a good way to practice. Once you do it a lot of times, you become more comfortable and you can train your brain to focus on your the information you're presenting rather than thinking of a performance.

[@ThinkFastTalkSmart]

Absolutely! Virtual Speech is a great example.

[@skrrtmycat761]

What app?

[@julesmartin6972]

Great techniques, definitely will try to think about it. In two days I will be presenting for 1.5 hours for 300 people since I will start teaching. Twice a week, for the coming 12 weeks. I'm curious how it will evolve.

[@loursvanthilai4034]

thank you

[@sandyperez847]

alguien sabe donde puedo encontrar el video en español o subtitle...

[@AshwiniKondalakadu]

You are sooper good... Very effective speech 👏

[@faisalarghandiwal7508]

*keep up the good work*

[@konyvnyelv.]

Seeing how people are afraid of public speaking makes me realize how lucky I am for not being interested in a career which involves it. I want to be archivist or librarian

[@jaehan3161]

Hi Matt, your video is great and it is the best video I've watched. Your sharing helps me think about public speaking differently. Thank you.

[@ThinkFastTalkSmart]

Thank you. Please check out NoFreakingSpeaking.com

[@ameii6887]

I have a presentation in 2 days, and it’s my first time present a presentation, and kind of new world to me but what I found difficult is that breathing and talking at the same time. 😩 Thank you for the tips.

[@yum121234]

i have an interview tomorrow wish me luck, thanks for the tips :)

[@loganschimweg2867]

Is it over yet

[@theyadore_me.]

This is long ago but wish me luck on my Student Council speech!

[@ferozarian9672]

Thank you sir for the great guide, Is it possible to get that handout virtually ? highly appreciated.

[@ThinkFastTalkSmart]

Please check out NoFreakingSpeaking.com for hand outs and material.

[@frankc1702]

’ve developed severe anxiety when speaking not just to a group but one on one and it can be a spontaneous conversation in passing. This only happens in work settings. I feel like I can hear my blood flow, I’m trembling on the inside and I feel like I’m going to pass out. The last thing my anxiety does in help me focus. Most of these videos are geared towards public speaking to a group. This is not the case for me.

[@ThinkFastTalkSmart]

I believe most of these techniques work for in person communication as well. Check out NoFreakingSpeaking.com for more.

[@nimeshkotadia6526]

Are there any other techniques which you have not mentioned in this video? Three techniques mentioned are gold when it comes to doing something about anxiety.

[@ThinkFastTalkSmart]

Please check out my book Speaking Up without Freaking Out for 50 techniques to help.

[@user-mb9gi1hw8b]

Awesome!!!

[@lin-kaiwen]

I slit a sheet, a sheet I slit, and on that slitted sheet I sit. 9:36

[@trendme5943]

I need to take a training in public speaking please advise me

[@ThinkFastTalkSmart]

Please check out BoldEcho.com

[@sun_sets_with_Natalia]

Hi, @Trend Me. I would be really interested in learning more about your experiences relating to public speaking and/or any anxieties you may still currently face. I’m looking to interview individuals (purely for my own research) to help me build a new workshop I’m working on. It would mean the world to me if we could hop on a quick call and I could ask you a few questions. OR if you know of someone who fits this description, please tag them below/introduce me. Feel free to tag me here with a reply if you’re interested :) Super appreciate your shared insights in advance.

[@aydataha6564]

What worries me the most is that I get palpitations and tremors. That worries me cause it shows. At times I feel I will pass out. I'm in big trouble

[@ansh201]

I get that too and hate it

[@pemayangzom629]

I completely understand this 😥

[@aydataha6564]

@@pemayangzom629 I started therapy and feel better

[@pemayangzom629]

@@aydataha6564 I am happy for you. 😊 My therapy and therapists are youtubers...

[@aydataha6564]

@@pemayangzom629 thank you. I had to. Was getting totally out of control for me. But KZbin definately is helpful

[@lucysmithe7916]

I have to give a speech in front of my whole school in two weeks and im freaking out

[@uncracked2302]

How did it go

[@FlyenNun1]

ty

[@Pheonxhyper]

Can somebody write for me the main idea claim and evidence in This video

[@abdullateefw.alshayji1668]

Are you in rss Because it is a homework

[@Pheonxhyper]

@@abdullateefw.alshayji1668 😅😅😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@shehaba.alshehab5657]

do you have the answers?

[@abdallahm.sultan4056]

I am waiting for somebody to send it 😂

[@smokinjoe4684]

9:36

[@sarvinozizatullayeva8502]

I came here because my professor shared the link

[@Fadednights730]

I slit a sheet, a sheet I slit, a gave a speech, when I give a speech I shit.

[@adeeshaakalanka5777]

I have to give a speech infront of a whole institutions and I never done that in my life. I don't know what to do. And my crush is there also. I don't know how to not give a f about that.

[@ThinkFastTalkSmart]

Congrats on the opportunity! Please visit NoFreakingSpeaking.com for techniques to help.

[@8finiity]

I have a 40 minute presentation Infront of 75 students... Wish me luck!

[@ThinkFastTalkSmart]

You’ll do great!

[@nickwightman4063]

How did it go

[@Roger-hu4tk]

5% , other 15%...this guy is a math genius

[@furleysbrain]

Speaking at my sisters wedding tomorrow - IT IS NOT A PERFORMANCE!

[@quealcomedy264]

@hashae unlimited