The 3 Secret Side-effects of Public Speaking

Are you worried about speaking to an audience of over 3-5 people?

Well don't worry, you are in good company.

Over 90% of the world's population feels the same. Apparently, public speaking ranks as the world's biggest phobia.

Fear of dying is only ranked 7 out of 10 - which actually means that more people would rather be 'in the box' at a funeral, than talking to the people 'outside of the box'.

Interesting isn't it?

So why speak and what are these secret side-effects I mentioned?

Side-Effect Number 1

Confidence and leadership. Often the leader isn't the smartest voice in the group, just the one most willing to be heard more than the others (ring any political bells). When you can talk with authority, people will listen and give you the status and permission to speak more. That grows your reputation, drives your tribe and puts you on the radar of both potential competitors and customers. Bring it on...

Side-Effect Number 2

Stress management and faster decision making.

Have you ever raised your hand at a conference to ask or answer a question? Did you have to wait your turn whilst others potentially ran the risk of stealing your thunder by either speaking before you, or consuming so much time (and audience patience) that you missed your opportunity to be heard?

Once you've spoken in public and shared your thoughts, you take a real 'breath'. This relief affects you both emotionally and physically. It's almost like a trip to the bathroom in your mind. It doesn't mean that you carry stale unheard thoughts around and it doesn't mean that you feel unwanted by your peers. It just feels great.

It also means that your internal dialogue has been authorized to move on to the next part of the discussion. That's very healthy for you and trains your brain to rationalize better by creating new neuro-pathways for decision-making in the future.

Side-Effect Number 3

You get richer

People pay experts. Experts can prove their worth by communicating. The fastest way to do that is speaking. In public. For money as a keynote or trainer.

Add the career progression, book deals, coaching courses and affiliate products revenue and this could earn you a potential PLUS 300% ROI throughout your career.

Enough said?

Oh, by the way marriage is ranked as 8 out 10 of all time fears and phobias?

Any issues with that and you're on your own.

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