How to speak up in public

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We are in a free world where everyone have the right to say or do things they wish, especially when it does not cut across the legal rules which are set out as a guide to inculcate orderliness, respect and responsibility to demand of humanity. Silence is a killer because it frustrates the feelings of the mind, which one ought to overcome, especially in situations where justice is demanded. Inability to speak at the right time has caused damage to lives, organization etc.

In this regards, there is need for people to learn to speak up, especially when one is mandated to do so, despite personal attitudes of being an introvert or extrovert, one ought to be free to air feelings when demanded, to save situations as the need may be. This makes it needful for people to understand why this should be part of their nature within the family set up an organization and society.

Most times, speaking in the public in front of the audience can be difficult and so many people have the phobia to do it. Phobia is a serious killer in the business world, it can hinder one's ideas, input or questions when there is need especially while in meetings with business colleagues.

Most times people with difficulty of speaking up in the public have challenges like what would be the reaction of people when I speak? Would they criticize my points or be pleased with them? Would they hurt or turn down my suggestions, etc.

Notwithstanding we should understand that speaking out in meetings and office conversations help in building ones confidence to stand in the public and to build one's carrier. Note that no one expects anyone to be perfect or completely right. Our values, likes, and understanding differ but opportunities are created for us to live by learning new things.

The following steps would help to build our speak up abilities. One should identify situations and occasions where they feel comfortable to speak. Do a check on times and situations where you had difficulties to speak, either among friends, workplaces and elsewhere. If there have been situations of challenges, work on it and find more ways to overcome future difficulties. The following are steps which can help one to speak out in public and anywhere.

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WRITE OUT WHAT TO SAY

This helps to read and understand your thoughts and ideas, it makes your speech and contributions clear and specific, also helps one to speak up rather than stumbling at words because our speech inspires and build other peoples confident and vice versa. When one has strategized before going on to speak, it will help one to plan on what point to speak on and develop it to be impactful. Not how many words you speak that matters but how tangible and resourceful matters a lot. When words are written down before going to speak, it helps not to speak off the major issues that are meant to be discussed.

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DEVELOP YOUR SKILL WITHIN YOUR IMMEDIATE ENVIRONMENT

Make use of the immediate environment by test running your abilities especially in lower-risk areas where there are available supports for trying new ideas. Create awareness in line with your mentor or friends who can help you to build more confidence in the area of interest. Also make a demand for assessment and feedback of your performance to help the person to improve on themselves, and work on future challenges to avoid not being right in place with what is needed to be done. These few points will help when there are needs to speak up anywhere.