Section 1: Understanding Stage Fright Recalling the Facts 1. Explain the term "stage fright." 2. As discussed in this section, what word means "the feeling you have when you believe that you're capable of handling a situation successfully." 3. What relationship does fear have to do with public speaking? 4. Many people experience physical symptoms when they know that they are going to speak. What are the two reasons given that explain the reasons why these symptoms occur?
Section 2: Establishing an Accurate Perception Recalling the Facts 1. How you see things is known as _________________. 2. A speech should not be viewed as a performance. Instead, how should one define a speech? 3. Psychologist John Rosemond states that confidence is often the result of a discovery process. Another term for confidence, is self-___________________. Thinking Critically 4. Why is it socially sometimes difficult for us to just "be ourselves"?
Planks of Confidence – Notes What is Confidence?
The feeling you have when you believe in ____________ and believe you have _______________over a specific ______________
The attitude of ______________________ that causes an audience to take a speaker seriously.
**55 percent of what others think about you is determined before you ever speak.
10 Planks of confidence
C__________________ – have something worthwhile to say O__________________ – use an outlined structure N __________________ – use notes as a guide F__________________ – convey a warm, friendly attitude I __________________ – get off to a good first start – D ___________________ – Practice makes perfect E ___________________ – put yourself in the audience’s shoes N ___________________ – be original C ___________________ – believe in what you say E ___________________ – get excited, be energetic
Section 3: Examining the Planks of Confidence 1. Which of the ten planks of confidence might be a convenient outlet for much of the nervous energy that your body might feel prior to and during your speech? 2. A notecard can be a comforting "security net" for a speech. What are the two greatest problems regarding notes? 3. Businessman and author Mark McCormack outlines his day by dividing it into how many blocks of time? How long is each? What procedure does he use to organized his phone calls? Thinking Critically 4. Why is practice essential for success at any undertaking? What problems might develop without it? 5. How could failing to practice particular skills hurt you at work? 6. How could this also damage your confidence? (Be ready to give specifics.)