The 8 Stages of Public Speaking Anxiety: Gaining Control and Confidence

Thursday, October 24 ⋅ 1:00 – 2:00pm EST, Zoom
(Time zone: 10am PST, 11am MST, 12:00pm CST, 1:00pm EST)


Participants will learn about the 8 distinct stages of public speaking anxiety and gain insights into managing each stage. This workshop aims to provide actionable strategies to help speakers regain control, build confidence, and reduce anxiety at each step of their speaking journey.

The goal of this workshop is to guide you through understanding the 8 stages while equipping you with practical tools for managing anxiety and improving your public speaking confidence.


AGENDA:
Welcome and Introduction
Objective: Set the tone for the day, introduce your instructor, and create a safe environment for discussion.

  • Introduction, overview of the workshop and what you'll gain
  • Quick icebreaker: "What's your biggest fear when it comes to public speaking?"


Understanding the 8 Stages of Public Speaking Anxiety
Objective: Introduce the 8 stages and explain the psychological and emotional reactions at each stage.

  • Deep Dive into Managing Each Stage: Breakdown of each stage where people experience public speaking anxiety
  • Discover exactly what you can do at each stage to manage yourself and your speaking anxiety

Mapping Your Speaking Anxiety Peaks
Objective: Help participants visualize their own anxiety patterns using the graph exercise.

  • Participants draw a graph of their own public speaking anxiety journey, marking peaks and drops.
  • Group sharing and discussion of commonalities and individual differences.


Audience Q&A / Next Steps
Objective: Answer participants' questions and address specific challenges + learn what you can do next to overcome public speaking anxiety long term

  • Open the floor for the audience to ask questions
  • Discover what you can do next to conquer public speaking anxiety for good

 

See you all soon,

-Kit Pang

Founder, BostonSpeaks

 

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About Kit Pang

Kit Pang is dedicated to transforming individuals into confident and influential speakers. As the founder of BostonSpeaks, a Public Speaking Coach at Harvard Business School, and a 3-time TEDx Speaker Coach, Kit has worked with a diverse range of clients, including Fortune 500 CEOs, TEDx speakers, NFL players, three-star Michelin chefs, and rising leaders.