Final Assessment Questions on “The Art of Oratory and Speech Culture” Card – 1 The Art of Oratory in the East: Kaykovus

How to improve your confidence in public speaking

Practice your speech beforehand
You can work on your public speaking in the car, at home, while walking around town–anytime and anywhere! Practice rehearsing out loud until it sounds like a natural flow from start to finish
Find a supportive friend or family member to listen to you practice and give feedback
You already know you can’t get over your fear of speaking in public on your own. You need a friend or family member to help you practice so they can give feedback and point out any mistakes you made during the speech.
Face the audience with confidence, even if you're not feeling confident inside. The more eye contact you make with your listeners or viewers, the more likely they'll be able to connect with what it is that you are saying and find common ground.
Smile before and after speaking;
A smile doesn’t just make someone feel good- it can also make you seem more confident! Smiling increases your self-esteem, putting you in a better mood which makes others like the things you say more. A study found that people who smiled during their presentations were perceived as more confident than those that did not.
Speak from your heart, rather than reading off of notes or a script
Speak with conviction
Make eye contact
Be passionate about what you're talking about
Use pauses for emphasis
Practice, practice, practice!
Know your audience and speak to their needs. Speak in a way that will resonate with them.
The first way to gain confidence in public speaking for introverts is by telling yourself, “I can do this.” It’s important that you believe in yourself and your abilities before the day of your presentation.
When waiting outside of the speech venue beforehand, take some deep breaths as well so that when it’s time to start speaking,


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1. Public speaking and its connection with Psychology
Psychology is the study of mind and behavior. It encompasses the biological influences, social pressures, and environmental factors that affect how people think, act, and feel. Psychology is both an applied and academic field that benefits both individuals and society as a whole. A large part of psychology is devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of mental health issues, but that's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the impact of psychology.
Some of the ways that psychology contributes to individuals and society include: 1.Improving our understanding of why people behave as they do 2.Understanding the different factors that can impact the human mind and behavior 3.Understanding issues that impact health, daily life, and well-being 4.Improving ergonomics to improve product design 5.Creating safer and more efficient workspaces 6.Helping motivate people to achieve their goals 7.Improving productivity and public speaking skills.