Dealing with speaking anxiety

About this training

When we suffer from public speaking anxiety, our body tenses, knees or hands are shaking, we take short breaths and often feel overwhelmed by emotions. The truth is, this fear could be hurting your professional and personal life.

Whether we are giving a formal presentation to an audience, or simply asking our boss for a promotion, speaking skills are essential to getting ahead in your career.

Wondering how to overcome your fear of public speaking? Overcoming public speaking anxiety is easier than you think!

In this course, you'll learn how to deal with stress, anxiety and fear of speaking for good. You will get tips and tricks to give a successful presentation with more confidence and feel more in control.

 

What is speaking anxiety?

Speaking anxiety, also known as glossophobia, is the intense fear of public speaking. It can lead to physical symptoms such as trembling hands, sweating, a dry mouth and a pounding heart. This anxiety can undermine your self-confidence and keep you from showing your best self.

Tips to Overcome Speaking Anxiety.

Preparation is the Key: Good preparation reduces anxiety. Know your topic and your audience. This will help you be confident during your presentation.

Practice Regularly: Practice your speech several times in front of a mirror, recording or in front of a friend. This helps you become familiar with your words and your voice.

Breathing Exercises: Deep breathing reduces anxiety. Inhale slowly through your nose, hold your breath for a moment and exhale slowly through your mouth.

Use Body Language: Stand up straight, make eye contact and use gestures to present yourself powerfully.

Seek Support: Get support from a professional to actually address your speaking anxiety.

Professional Coach to Overcome Speaking Anxiety.

If speaking anxiety affects your daily life, consider professional help. A coach or specific training can help you develop techniques to effectively manage your anxiety.

Ready to speak and present successfully without speaking anxiety?

Program

The following topics will be covered in this course:

  • What causes speaking anxiety?
  • The fight or flight response
  • The audience: friend or foe
  • The first aid kit for the trembling speaker
  • Building self-confidence: before, during and after the presentation
  • Developing positive coping techniques
  • Strong non-verbal communication
  • Dealing with questions or resistance from the audience
  • Stay in your power, always and everywhere


Included in this training: the course book "Persuasive Speaking".  A professional guide to making and giving successful presentations. 

Persuasive speaking

Download the pdf guide in the e-store

 

Free ebook included 'Persuasive Speaking'
Free ebook included 'Persuasive Speaking'Also available to download in our online store

Target group

This workshop is designed for anyone who often suffers from nerves, stress, doubts or lack of self-confidence when giving a presentation and who wants to speak with more enthusiasm, conviction and more impact for a group.

Approach

We like to work in small groups of maximum 8 people.In this way there is maximum attention for each participant and a personal approach is guaranteed. In a safe environment we work very practically to develop our strength and self-confidence when giving presentations.

Trainers

Results

At the end of this workshop you will have achieved the following:

  • You will go home with an infallible strategy to deal with fear of speaking in presentations
  • From now on you feel calm and confident when you start addressing an audience
  • You will overcome your barriers and fears to speak in public and feel more comfortable to give presentations and address groups.


Included in this training: the course book "Persuasive Speaking".  A professional guide to making and giving successful presentations. 

Persuasive speaking

Download the pdf guide in the e-store

 

Free ebook included 'Persuasive Speaking'
Free ebook included 'Persuasive Speaking'Also available to download in our online store

Register

Choose the desired date and location for this training.

Antwerpen - Expert Academy

Mechelsesteenweg 109, 2018 Antwerp

Tue 1.04.2025 (09h00 and 17h00)
Dutch

From

€ 795,00(VAT excluded)

Max. 6 participants

Gent - Expert Academy

Bibliotheekstraat 8/301, 9000 Ghent

Tue 14.10.2025 (09h00 and 17h00)
Dutch

From

€ 795,00(VAT excluded)

Max. 6 participants