Glossophobia
is defined as the fear of speaking in public (Mitchinson, 2012) . The
fear of public speaking is ranked as the top worst fears among people, and
this fear holds many people back from career success (Cetlin,
2007) .
A strong presentation means a strong understanding from viewers, which is
the whole purpose of a presentation. Having a successful presentation is crucial and if the
presenter is prepared and engaged with their audience, the presentation can be
more easily understood.
Preparation is key to a successful
presentation. Last minute practice
sessions only bring a presentation so far. In order to have a great presentation, the presenter must be
fully prepared in every way, including the physical presentation and the
unknown factors. “Think through
what might go wrong and prepare for it before it does.” (Young,
2010) . Never assume anything while preparing
for a presentation. Always prepare
for the worst.
An
audience will retain more information from the presentation if the presenter is
engaged with the audience. Not reading straight from a slide, piece of paper, or poster
board can really make your audience feel more involved. Making eye contact while presenting
shows gives the audience a sense of confidence in the presenter (Young, 2010) . Another way a presenter can be engaged
with the audience is by presenting with a loud, projected voice.
Speaking
in public ranks as one of the top most popular fears, and this fear can effect
success in a career situation (Cetlin, 2007) . Planning for the worst-case
scenario and connecting with the audience can help strengthen a presentation. Coming prepared and engaging your
audience will camouflage your fear, leaving the audience confident in your presentation.
Works Cited
Cetlin, N. (2007). Fear
Of Public Speaking: Nancy Cetlin, Ed.D. Retrieved from Nancy
Cetlin:
http://www.nancycetlin.com/fear-of-public-speaking.html
Mitchinson, M. (2012). Do
you suffer from glossophobia? Retrieved from
Glossophobia:
http://www.glossophobia.com/
Young, S. H. (2010, August 23). 18 Tips for Killer Presentations. Retrieved from Life
Hack:
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/18-tips-for-killer-
presentations.html
