Learn from Feedback
When you’ve finished your speech, welcome feedback as an opportunity to do even better next time. Although you can learn a great deal from your own evaluation, research suggests you can learn even more from the objective evaluations of others.13 Feedback is given in the spirit of helping you to present your speech to the best of your ability.
Checklist: Steps in Gaining Confidence
Prepare and practice often.
Modify thoughts and attitudes—think positively.
Accept your nervousness as normal—work with it rather than against it.
Concentrate on your message, not on yourself.
Visualize success.
Use mind-focusing and relaxation techniques.
Breathe deeply and stretch.
Incorporate natural, controlled movements.
Seek pleasure in the occasion.
Learn from your experience.