Public speaking phobias are quite common and can manifest as simply having the jitters before a presentation to being violently ill. Fear of failure is a very prevalent concern among speakers. In addition to listening to this session in the privacy of your own home, listen to it just before the big presentation is to occur.

You are interesting and you have a lot of important things to say. You are a brilliant and accomplished expert in your field. People come to listen to you because they are interested in what you have to say.

You are a great speaker. You are interesting and provide information these people have never heard before. You will allow yourself to speak with an interesting and intelligent flow that will keep everyone invested and interested in your topic because you are an interesting and intelligent speaker.

You are highly organized. You have done your homework and research for this presentation. Your notes are in your hands. You feel very confident. If you need them, you can comfortably glance down at them … completely relaxed … a natural movement.

You are prepared. You are polished … neatly dressed … professional … ready to impress your audience with your poise … ease … and, clearly, your expertise on the subject. You know you are good at what you do. You know this material. You are focused … all the material is there in your subconscious. With every sentence, you become more self-assured … pausing … breathing … periodically scanning the audience, occasionally making eye contact … all the time in your relaxed place … in your relaxed state.

You are so confident of your belief in your presentation that you know you are helping your audience. At the end of your presentation you know you will receive thunderous applause because of the fine presentation that you delivered. You are the ultimate public speaker!