Because I do.
Dear Authentic Introvert,
75% of adults fear public speaking.
It’s called glossophobia.
For many, it’s their number one fear.
Do you know what this means?
They fear public speaking more than they fear death.
But where does this fear come from?
Your ego.
You don’t want to face rejection, criticism, being made fun of – at least not by a large audience.
Because you can ignore adverse opinions of a few but such a large group collectively seeing your flaws becomes impossible to ignore.
Now, how do you overcome this fear?
By shifting your focus and not letting your ego become paramount.
Here’s the thing – public speaking is less about you and more about your message.
Why are you standing in front of people ready to present an idea?
To make them like you or for them to get your idea?
I hope it’s the latter and if it’s not, find more passion for your idea.
When you are too enthusiastic about delivering your message, your value proposition and your unique idea that solves a very particular problem, how you deliver it becomes less important.
And the fact that you are delivering it becomes irrelevant.
You need to understand that your audience is not there to judge you, they are there to learn about your offering.
Focus all your worries, concerns, and energy around your what instead of on yourself.
And you’d notice your fear disappear.
The more you believe in the value of your message, the less afraid you are to speak.
How you present it,
whether you fumble,
are your pronunciations correct?
– these are all mere technicalities.
Today, I am shooting a video on the exact process to follow while speaking in public, it should be out by Friday.
Key Takeaway:
While speaking in public, think about the value you want to deliver and not about yourself. And watch the fear disappear.
Rooting for you in the audience,
Sachin Sharma
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