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The cause of such fear is easily explained. It stems from a series of experiences that have undermined a person’s self-confidence.
 
The first of these unfortunate events may have occurred when the individual was only one or two years old. Often there’s some small thing the parents do, or fail to do, which creates insecurity. Next, an older brother or sister shows superiority in front of others. This makes him feel inadequate. A cutting remark from a teacher shakes him up a little more. Confusion regarding the opposite sex makes him even less sure of himself.

A bad complexion, hand-me-down clothes, a skeleton in the family closet — many things destroy confidence. Thus, stage fright is very deep rooted.

The speaker can’t relive his life. Even if he could, he’d have many of the same shattering experiences. Several things can be done, however, to reduce his fear at the speakers’ stand.

More on that in the next post.

Overcoming Speaker Fear

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