Overcoming Fears

Overcoming Fears

Some surveys reported that the fear of public speaking is greater than people’s fear of death.  Most people will agree that it is a challenge for people who are not naturally gifted at speaking in front of a group.  Here are a few practical tips to help overcome the fear of public speaking:

1. Practice your speech passionately for a week beforehand.  People don’t remember what you say.  They remember how you say it. Your fire is contagious.
2. Tell yourself your life mission 3 times before you speak.  When you really believe passionately in your mission nothing will stop you from sharing it.  When your why is great enough you will push through the situation.  Example: A child faints in an auditorium and the parent stands up in front of the crowd begging for someone to help their child.
3. Speak to 2 or more people daily.  Initiate conversation.  Overcome the fear of strangers.
4. Stop saying to yourself and others that you have the fear of speaking in public.  You are reinforcing those fears through the power of your words.
5. What is the story that you keep telling yourself about why you fear speaking?  Re-write your own story until you believe that more than your old belief.
6. Relax your mind 5 minutes before you have to speak.  You can not have peace of mind and anxiety at the same time.  Cancel all emotional attachments to the situation.
7. Write your speech and practice it.  Video record or audio record yourself on your phone.  Repetition is the mother of learning and brings confidence. People are attracted to confidence and repelled by the lack of it.
8. Say affirmations about how much God loves you.  It will bring you joy and peace of mind that no matter what God is for you even after your speech.
9. Imagine a positive feeling when you receive the result after your speech.  More customers, clients, business partners, contracts…  The only alternative is to experience a negative feeling because you did not speak.
10. Realize you have everything you need on the inside to succeed.  Either your skills have brought you to this speaking opportunity or God has prepared you before opening the door.

Everything will be okay.

I  can help you overcome challenges in various areas of your life so you live the life of your dreams fearless.    I help thought leaders become change agents.  I can help you discover your purpose, develop your maximum potential, and develop a plan for life to live passionately and leave a grand destiny.

By The Vision Doctor Kenneth A Burnett