Many people repeat beliefs that hold back their progress, as a public speaking coach who works with CEOs and top global business leaders The myths are popular but not true.
You can improve your confidence by removing the myths from your mind.
Too much practice is not such a thing.
Professional athletes rarely say they practiced too much for a game. Public speaking can be done well. Any skill can be improved by practicing.
Great public speakers are put in the reps by leaders. For weeks, Steve Jobs practiced every line, gesture, and demo.
Public speakers put in a lot of effort to make their speeches great.
You're implying that you don't have the gift if you think others have a natural gift for public speaking.
If you show me a speaker who has dedicated time to hone their skills, I will show you someone who has done the same.
The myth of the gifted speaker is perpetuated because we only see the final results of their speeches or presentations that make them famous. The years of dedication they put into building their skill are not seen by us.
By the time Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his "Dream" speech, he had delivered more than 2,500 speeches or sermons. King used to spend hours in his dorm room reading from famous preachers of the day. He was trying to do the same thing.
Great speakers don't come from birth.
If you change the belief, you can debunk this one.
It's not possible to "conquer" the butterflies you might feel before a speech or presentation, but your goal shouldn't be to eliminate fear entirely. Great speakers turn their anxiety into positive energy to perform their best when the pressure is on.
If you care about the quality of your performance, you will most likely feel a little nervous before you perform. We're hardwired to be anxious. Our ancestors who were rejected by their tribes didn't live long, so we have a deep desire to be liked.
TED speakers, billionaires, and CEOs who used to be afraid of public speaking are now considered charismatic communicators. Knowing that you can build your confidence is more important than putting in the time.
I'm a speaking coach and I'm trying to eliminate this phrase from my vocabulary.
Public speaking is the most desirable skill to cultivate, despite the fact that public speaking is a soft skill.
I remember the first time the myth was discredited. I had a meeting with the president of Y Combinator. I referred to public speaking as a soft skill. It might be called soft. He called it fundamental.
Anentrepreneur can have a great idea, but if they can't convince investors, partners, and potential employees to join them, their startup won't even get off the ground
It's important to build confidence in public speaking with what you eat. Break these myths so you don't have to think about your success.
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