Public speaking!!! Do you feel your legs getting weak, or your heart beat faster by the second when you stand in front of people and try to speak? Glossophobia–by definition, is the fear of public speaking, but it can also be an opportunity to gain competence and confidence!

In Episode 73 of the Total Fit Boss Chick, we’re joined by Tom Bailey. He is the founder of Succeed Through Speaking and Host Stub, Succeed Through Speaking Podcast. Tom has an amazing story of how he spent 25 years of his life becoming an expert at avoiding public speaking to now being an expert on teaching, being comfortable, and succeeding fearlessly through public speaking. In this episode, we’re exploring how to become a fearless speaker with the five P’s to raise your voice and be the go-to-expert in the industry, and amplify your authority!

Before we get into the discussion of how to get over our fear of public speaking - we need to ensure we don’t make these mistakes. Tom shares with us three mistakes you might make when trying to get past your fear of public speaking - and it boils down to avoidance. First, don’t buy every book that tells you how to do it, because you will have all the knowledge with no implementation. This is just like attending conferences, seminars, and exhibitions. You may feel motivated to be like one of the speakers, but it can also take a toll on your confidence and do more harm than good. Lastly, you want to change the way you speak, including changing your accent. But as Tom highlights, this is a big mistake because we need to be authentic, and speak our true voice!

Amplify your voice as your tune into Episode 73 of the Total Fit Boss Chick!

Topics on Public Speaking

Fear

Mistakes To Avoid

Five P’s and Implementation

Tom’s Journey and Checklist