I remember my first speech 8 years ago. It was terrible. I couldn't be focused on my speech but I was focused on people who listened to me. The major my fearfulness was how people were estimating me and forming their opinion about my personality as who I am but not about my speech. I practice my speech everyday with everybody in simple conversation and after do estimation what was right ad what was wrong. Today I can say that my anxiety about public speaking is delivering message with right sense. Does it make any sense?:-)
It hard to admit but during my speech my mouth becomes dry and it's making me hard to pronounce every word clear, especially in Russian language we have letter "R" and I can't pronounce it. And if I see that somebody yawning or seems like boring I usually start to think how interesting my topic is or what's wrong with my speech and my mind going blank and I feel increasing of my heart rate and everybody can see my shaky hands and uncertainly in my voice.
Also I feel lack confidence in my abilities as a public speaker because English is not my first language and I feel uncertain about my accent and ability to pronounce words correctly.
Nevertheless I'm not going to give up because something make me apprehensive about public speaking but I will be working on my weaknesses in public speaking and develop different ways to manage my speech anxiety.
It hard to admit but during my speech my mouth becomes dry and it's making me hard to pronounce every word clear, especially in Russian language we have letter "R" and I can't pronounce it. And if I see that somebody yawning or seems like boring I usually start to think how interesting my topic is or what's wrong with my speech and my mind going blank and I feel increasing of my heart rate and everybody can see my shaky hands and uncertainly in my voice.
Also I feel lack confidence in my abilities as a public speaker because English is not my first language and I feel uncertain about my accent and ability to pronounce words correctly.
Nevertheless I'm not going to give up because something make me apprehensive about public speaking but I will be working on my weaknesses in public speaking and develop different ways to manage my speech anxiety.
Yes, I feel the same way about public speaking.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I would like to say that it is amazing how quickly you have learned English and how well you speak it.
I enjoyed your Exploring Culture speech about your path to becoming a CNA. I too have hopes of pursuing a career in the health sciences, possibly as a Certified Nurse Practitioner, as a Certified Nurse's Assistant or as a Physician's Assistant or as a Physician.
This public speaking class is my first step on that journey. And your speech inspired me to explore the possibilities and served as a reminder that with time and hard work, I will achieve my goals. So thanks.
And you seemed less nervous than me! :)