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Fear of
losing personal and professional data in a massive computer
failure has surpassed fear of public speaking as the nation’s
top dread.
At least
that’s according to a survey done by
Geek Squad, a company that helps prevent computer failure.
Speechworks
is certainly pleased that public speaking fear could be on the
run. But where public speaking ranks as a fear depends on the
survey. Google.com recently offered up three surveys putting
fear of public speaking first, second and sixth among the most
common phobias of North Americans.
One survey
found the dread of speaking in front of an audience outstrips
all other fears including heights, bugs, financial problems
and deep water.
In the
second survey, only fear of snakes surpassed public speaking,
which beat out claustrophobia, spiders and insects, needles
and shots, mice and flying.
In the third
review, public speaking came in sixth behind calamities such
as being buried alive, being bound or tied up and drowning,
but before fear of hell, cancer and tornadoes and hurricanes.
Wherever
public speaking ranks among your fears, Speechworks can help
you overcome that fear and be a better speaker in our
communication skills workshops. All of our programs focus on
two areas:
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How to organize a message that is simple and focuses on
audience needs. Speechworks teaches a simple Formula for focusing on listener
needs. We believe that if you have strong content, you will
be more confident when you get up to speak.
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How to deliver the message in a style that connects
with the listeners. We focus on eye contact, gestures, voice energy, and facial
energy. Our coaches will give you private feedback on where
you most need to improve.
So whether
you’re scared more by computers, speeches or snakes,
Speechworks can help you feel more comfortable when it’s your
turn to take the lectern.
At
Speechworks we help our clients learn how to give communicate
in a way that connects and persuades. If you’re interested in
becoming a great communicator give us a call at 404-266-0888
or check out our website at
www.speechworks.net |
