Four (4) myths about Public Speaking that you should Dispel...

There will always be benefits and drawbacks to working in a certain industry, regardless of what job you are in. There will be advantages and disadvantages, but there will also be false stories, untruths, or myths, depending on how you choose to categorize it. Others will give you justifications for why you shouldn't or can't do anything. Every single one of those lies or misconceptions is spread because someone is jealous or envious of you and wants to scare you away from engaging in it. If you want to be a public speaker, you need be aware of both the misconceptions and the actual facts underneath them.

Myth 1: Speaking in front of an audience requires excellent public speaking skills.

This is blatantly false. You don't have to be outstanding. All you require are a message and the motivation to communicate it to your audience. It makes no difference if you act outrageously when seated at the podium. You can move about the room, sit up straight in a chair, lean on the podium, or sip water. Whatever you do, as long as the information you present is what the audience has come to hear, that's truly what matters.

For many people, giving a speech in front of an audience might be intimidating. Both confidence and strong public speaking abilities are necessary. Using verbal and nonverbal communication strategies when speaking in public will help you connect with your audience and make your point clearly.

Myth 2: Education is a must for public speaking.

The opposite is truer here. There are public speakers who don't even have a college degree that make an average of 10 to 20 million dollars year through public speaking. They could have received their high school diploma. If they attended college, it was only to earn a BS in a certain field. Other than the motivation, desire, and commitment to speak in front of people, you do not need specific talents to be a public speaker.

Though this is a myth but education also help to build strong foundation.

Myth 3: Public speaking requires a lot of effort.

You don't need to put forth more effort. You must first perform proper work. You might believe that working intelligently would help you achieve your goals. This could be the case, but no matter what you do, you won't succeed if you don't work properly beforehand. Becoming a successful public speaker requires that you understand the process and take the proper precautions. This entails using the appropriate delivery style and carrying out the required formal public speaking procedures.

Myth 4: In order to talk, you must change who you are.

The most ludicrous myth to ever leave the lips of a single human is this one. You don't need to alter anything, it's a reality. As a result, your speech may have an accent or lisp. If you do have an eccentricity, the audience will identify with you because they will see that you are like them. You're only there to make a speech, after all. By giving the message they requested, you are there to assist them.

A piece of advise if you want to start public speaking. Avoid believing the misconceptions and lies spread by those who lack relevant knowledge. Instead, start learning your craft the proper way from the start. Everything else will work out as a result of this.

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