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Chapter 2: Building Confidence
Learning Objectives
- Learn methods to build public speaking confidence.
- Identify and deal with your own brand of public speaking anxiety.
- Apply cognitive restructuring (CR) techniques to create a more positive frame of reference.
- Recognize the importance of customized practice to become conversant in your topic.
- Create a personal preparation routine to minimize your apprehension.
Key Terms
- “Breathe and Release”
- Cognitive Restructuring (CR)
- Glossophobia
- Public Speaking Anxiety (PSA)
- Scrutiny Fear
- State-Anxiety
- Trait-Anxiety
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Presenting and Public Speaking