How to take the anxiety out of public speaking

Let’s start with the facts of life – people do and always will get anxious before addressing live audiences with speeches and presentations. Anxiety focuses and sharpens the mind. The surge of sensory overload that is part and parcel of public performance can be put to productive use if we adopt the proper mindset and adequately prepare ourselves for our time in the spotlight. Here are five tips for eliminating paralytic levels of stage fright…