From student debates in school to big college presentations to board meetings at work, most people will face situations in each stage of life that require them to speak in public. In fact, even giving toasts at weddings or best man speeches count as public speaking.

Even if public speaking is not your forte, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t be able to learn how to get better at public speaking with a few helpful techniques.

Learning how to be a better public speaker involves conquering your fear and anxiety about facing a swarm of people in the audience and being able to articulate yourself confidently before them. With the help of a professional hypnotist, you can overcome your subconscious anxiety. Here are some tips to help you go from an anxious to a powerful public speaker.

Try meditating before a public speaking event

If an event is coming up where you’ll need to make a speech or deliver an important presentation, start preparing well before time by engaging in calming activities such as guided meditation. Taking long walks is also therapeutic and helps you clear the mind. If you can help it, reduce distractions and avoid putting yourself in stressful situations that trigger your anxiety in the days before you’re due to speak in public.

Keep your talking points handy

There’s no rule that says that you can’t have your talking points written down when you’re in the middle of public speaking. In fact, these can be extremely helpful if you need to get back on track in the middle of a speech or presentation. You can just take one glance at your little notepad, and the pointers you’ve written down will help you elaborate naturally on the topic at hand. You don’t have to have a full-length speech written down; just a few notes scribbled on a notepad or piece of paper will do.

Know your audience

Understanding your audience is key if you want to be a good public speaker. You should know who you’ll be speaking to: is it an audience of colleagues and professionals at work, or are you speaking at a benefit for charity? The tone, content and delivery of your speech will need to be tailored according to the type of audience that you’re addressing. Not knowing how to deliver a speech that will resonate with your audience can make you lose confidence in your abilities as a public speaker.

Get in touch with a certified hypnotist for hypnosis services in Rochester, New York

Becoming a better public speaker starts with learning how to manage your anxiety. To treat stress and anxiety with subconscious mind healing techniques through hypnosis, get in touch with us at Blossom Hypnosis for hypnosis services in Rochester, NY with Rekha Shrivastava. A Certified Hypnotist and Rehabilitation Counselor, Rekha received her Master’s degree in Psychological Development from the University of Rochester, and has worked at Unity Health System in Rochester, NY for 20 years. Fill out the contact form on our website to get started.