Common Mistakes To Avoid While Speaking Publically

Even while the two words "public speaking" may sound intimidating, they don't have to be. Nevertheless, the fear of speaking in front of an audience is a real issue that many people deal with globally. Public speaking anxiety is referred to as "glossophobia." It is an extremely genuine term that refers to an extremely real issue. If studies are to be accepted, 77% of people in the population are said to be anxious when speaking in front of an audience. This can cause people to avoid speaking in front of groups, or if they do, they might have anxiety-like symptoms such as shaking and shortness of breath.

 This is not necessarily the case. Even though public speaking might be intimidating, if you master the fundamentals, you won't need to worry too much. Knowing what you can and should not do in front of an audience can help you become a more confident public speaker and will also give you a good sense of what the audience wants to hear. As they say, knowledge is the beginning of all wisdom.

 Never Turn You Back To Audience

There are a few things that take place when you address an audience while turning your back on them. The first thing that happens is that the eye contact you had developed with them—which was keeping them interested in what you were talking about—is disrupted. But this situation has other problems as well. Speaking to a group of people involves more than just saying words. Your speech is greatly influenced by your body language. If you turn your back, all of your nonverbal communication is lost. You can find it harder to be heard as well.

 Don’t Move On The Stage Unnecessarily 

There has been discussion over the ideal technique for presenting on stage and whether or not it is a good idea to wander about the stage. We all tend to do this when presenting presentations. On stage, pacing has several drawbacks. You don't want to come out as apprehensive while you're speaking in front of an audience, to start with. While moving around on stage is vital, doing so will only give the impression that you are uneasy and worried. We are aware that sometimes we have no control over this. You may be worried, but letting the audience know that you are worried could damage your self-esteem. 

Speaking Too Fast

While you're at it, it's crucial to keep in mind that talking way too quickly might also be a problem. Once more, this is something that many of us would find difficult. If you often speak at a quick speed, it can be difficult to slow down when speaking to an audience. Speaking too quickly can be problematic because you risk missing the point and becoming entangled in your own words. This causes the message to be lost in translation. Additionally, it may give the impression that you lack confidence, are aggressive, or are insecure.

 Avoid Using Jargons

 Humans have a propensity to utilize difficult terms while discussing a subject. Being able to assume that the audience would desire it from us makes this very natural. Jargon-heavy writing does not necessarily indicate that you understand your subject matter better. In reality, it makes things more difficult for your audience. As a good speaker, it is your responsibility to make an impact on the audience as a whole. It wouldn't be fair if it didn't appeal to a specific segment of your audience.

 Not Being Prepared Properly

Being unprepared is one of the most costly blunders a public speaker can make. However, it's also one of the most frequent errors and one of the simplest to correct. You are aware that you have a crucial presentation or speech coming up? Make a preparatory plan. To put it simply, your audience will care more about what you have to say if your speech has a powerful, impactful opening and ending. Your presentation will be more effective if you begin and end on a strong note. Your speech would be drab, monotonous, and boring if you didn't concentrate on these elements.