Use practical preparation, breathing and audience-focus techniques to build public-speaking confidence with AmBritish.

Confidence grows through preparation

Speaking anxiety often becomes more manageable when the task is specific. Prepare to help one audience understand one clear idea.

Ten practical techniques

  1. Know the outcome you want.
  2. Study the audience.
  3. Use a simple beginning, middle and end.
  4. Rehearse aloud.
  5. Time the complete talk.
  6. Practise the opening.
  7. Slow your breathing.
  8. Pause instead of rushing.
  9. Look at supportive faces.
  10. Review one improvement after every talk.

Focus on service, not perfection

A useful presentation requires a clear message, respect for the audience and enough preparation to stay present when nerves appear.