Building confidence

So, chapter 2 of the textbook describes the parts of the speech making process. I would like to touch upon a very important part in regards to building confidence. Confidence is more than just an attitude that you exude when giving a presentation. Even if you have the necessary energy and attitude, if you are not well prepared for the speech then all of that vibe can go down the drain very quickly. So, some techniques to increase confidence before a speech are to first plan and prepare speeches early. I have had a problem with this in the past, and thus when speech time would come around, I would be so nervous that the words I use would be vague and awkward. This is somethingfor me to work on. Next, you would choose a topic that you care about. I believe that if you choose a topic that you really care about, it will be easier and maybe even fun to talk about. Other techniques include learning all you can about your topic and the audience you are speaking to. By doing this, you can adapt to situations so that your message will be more concise and easier to understand. Last, you should practice, practice, and practice some more. Do not expect to wing a presentation. Not only will it look sloppy, but the audience might not get the message that you are trying to give. That's the most important aspect, getting the people to get what you are saying. So, PRACTICE!!