Course Outline:
Part 1: Understanding Your Fear of Public Speaking
• Overcoming speech anxiety
• Causes of speaking fear
• Matching fear reduction techniques to your situation
Part 2: Changing Your Negative Thinking
• Eliminating worst-case thinking
• Developing positive coping statements
• Directing your thinking into productive channels
Part 3: Breathing for Relaxation and Control
• Progressive Relaxation
• The Virtual Vacation
• Diaphragm Breathing
Part 4: Staying Focused and On Message
• Focused Relaxation
• Exercises for Mindfulness
• Using Positive Visualisation
• Reducing Nervousness While Speaking
• Getting comfortable with your own body
• Ways to Reduce Nervousness
Part 5: Self Development and Action Plan