Hi!
Why is it that people fear public speaking? The answer that most give is that they're afraid of the audience. They're afraid the audience won't want to hear what they have to say. They're afraid the audience will think them a fool. They're afraid the audience will be hostile...
Believe me, most of the time, the audience wants you to succeed. They want you to do well. Why? That's easy! They'd rather hear a good speaker than a bad one. They're there, they're ready, and they'd rather be entertained then have to feel pity on someone who is having a hard time. I was the contest chair at a Toastmasters speech contest today. Here is the audience I had the privilege of having in front of me:
Toastmasters are great about being a supportive audience. If you're being held back by not having the full support of an audience that wants you to succeed, then join a Toastmasters club. Its mission is, in part, "to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment." What more could you need?
Take care!
Matt
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