If you want to learn how to speak with confidence in any situation, you may think it’s either nearly impossible or will take a lot of time to achieve. But that’s not true. I have a friend who was showcased during a 30-minute local news program. Unfortunately, she is very introverted, and in her mind it was a huge shift to attain the confidence she wanted to speak with. But all that was required was a 2mm shift—and here’s how she did it.

How To Speak With Confidence Even When You’re Terrified

Tip #1: Realize that you know how to speak with confidence, and that you do so every day. Notice how you stand when you’re confident, the look you have on your face, and the way you breathe. Step into that posture and notice how you feel when you are speaking with confidence. Compare this state with how you feel when you are nervous. Which one will be more effective?

Tip #2: Speak from the heart. Isn’t it much easier to give a gift than to ask for something? Don’t ask people to listen to what you want to tell them. Find out what they want, ask questions, and give them what they want. If you’re nervous you are making it about you, your message, and how you look, instead of making it about serving others.

The Key To Speaking With Confidence

Tip #3: If you really want to know how to speak with confidence, you’re going to have to practice. Practice is most effective when it is specific to the environment you want to master. If you practice in front of the mirror, you’ll get better at speaking in front of a mirror. Find places where you can speak in front of people, and practice speaking with confidence. After a while, you will step into the confidence that you are seeking.

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Colette Seymann
JTS Advisors Bi-Designated Strategy and Accountability Coach