Many people around the world suffer from a terrible fear of public speaking. I’m going to show you some public speaking tips here in this very article that will help you become a better speaker right from the start.

Don’t be overwhelmed by your fear of public speaking when all it takes is a little training and self-actualization on a few things. You’d be surprised how much better you can become at speaking in front of large groups of people after learning a few simple public speaking tips.

A very helpful public speaking tip to think about before giving a speech is: “Everyone feels the same way about themselves. And they feel the same way about you as you feel about them!”

What I mean by this is that everyone is nervous about their own speaking abilities and chances are they are just as self-aware as you are.

Also, you might look at another speaker and think, “I bet that person isn’t scared at all…He’s probably a great speaker.” Meanwhile, they’re thinking the exact same thing about you and they’re scared.

Another of my favorite public speaking tips is: “Make your argument rational and reasonable.”

Be sure to use due diligence and research your topic thoroughly. Your speech must be supported by clear and reliable data that is easy to understand and not offensive. Put your ideas in an organized way so your audience won’t have a hard time understanding you or your message. You must be mindful of the occasion at hand, speak appropriately according to it, and use language that everyone is comfortable with.

These public speaking tips should help you see what “getting started on the right foot” is all about in public speaking. Good luck!