{"id":34632,"date":"2025-09-27T22:58:20","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T21:58:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/?page_id=34632"},"modified":"2025-09-27T23:00:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T22:00:30","slug":"how-to-have-confidence-when-public-speaking","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/how-to-have-confidence-when-public-speaking","title":{"rendered":"How to Have Confidence when Public Speaking"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column]<div id=\"home-slider\" class=\"flexslider\" ><ul class=\"slides\"><li><div class=\"slide-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/corporate-fb-1200-630-056.jpg);\"><\/div><div class=\"slide-wrap \"><div class=\"slide-content \"><div class=\"container\"><h1 class=\"font-small\">How to Have Confidence when Public Speaking: A Handy Guide<\/h1><p class=\"mt-25\"><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; row_bg_color=&#8221;grey-bg&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755551912042{background-color: #F6F6F6 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;padder&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1113238307&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755551923112{background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;padder&#8221;]<div class=\"title\"><h2 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">Key Ideas when it comes to Confidence in Public Speaking<\/h2><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;top-bottom-padder&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Confidence is Learnable:<\/strong>\u00a0Confident speakers aren\u2019t simply \u201cborn that way\u201d. It\u2019s a learnt behaviour.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proven Techniques:<\/strong>\u00a0A dual approach works best, combining physiological strategies (e.g. shifts in mindset) and physical techniques (e.g. body language, controlled breathing) to boost confidence when public speaking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preparation:<\/strong>\u00a0Confidence comes from being prepared. Through exercises that help with delivery, creating well-structured content and even following a pre-speech checklist will make you feel like a public speaking veteran.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practice:<\/strong>\u00a0Each speaking opportunity strengthens your confidence muscle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755626534715{margin-top: -20px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;top-bottom-padder&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Why is it Important to have Confidence?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Confidence is a hugely powerful quality to harness when\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooplaimpro.com\/public-speaking-courses-london\">public speaking<\/a>. The ability to appear charismatic and fully in control can put the audience in the palm of our hand. They are much more willing to trust us, and, in turn, we feed off of their trust to become even more confident.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; el_class=&#8221;padder&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755626542151{margin-top: -20px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;top-bottom-padder&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Everyone can be confident<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Confidence can sometimes feel elusive. It may appear from the outside that some people instinctively have confidence, that they\u2019re \u201cborn that way\u201d, but in actual fact, confidence is something that we all have inside us, and we can bring it out with the right understanding.<\/p>\n<p>Confidence is a set of behaviours and beliefs that can be learnt and turned on whenever we need them. By looking at confidence building in this way we can energise ourselves. Suddenly it doesn\u2019t seem so out of our reach. It becomes exciting and liberating![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755615464363{margin-top: -20px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;top-bottom-padder&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Let\u2019s Begin\u2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This guide combines research-backed strategies with practical exercises to help you build genuine confidence from the inside out. Let&#8217;s go back to basics and understand what&#8217;s really happening when you start feeling those hands sweating![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; row_bg_color=&#8221;grey-bg&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755551935444{background-color: #F6F6F6 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;padder&#8221;]<div class=\"title center\"><h2 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">How Can You Become More Confident?<\/h2><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1113233908&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755551945222{background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243; el_class=&#8221;padder&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;padder&#8221;]<div class=\"title center\"><h2 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">The Psychology of Speaking with Confidence<\/h2><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;top-bottom-padder&#8221;]<strong>The &#8220;Lizard Brain&#8221; and Understanding It<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>That racing heart before speaking isn&#8217;t a character flaw and isn\u2019t unique to you, it&#8217;s evolutionary biology at work! It is a legacy of our primitive part of our brains, dubbed our \u2018lizard brain\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>It goes back to those early days on the African Savannah. If we got thrown out of the tribe we\u2019d starve and die. And so, we\u2019ll do anything to not stick our head above the parapet and risk causing a ruckus.<\/p>\n<p>The trouble is that this \u2018lizard brain\u2019 stops us doing things that we need to do in the modern world. It produces a coherent but ridiculous fantasy in our heads about the consequences of speaking up in front of a group of people. Something far divorced from the reality of the situation. After all, a rational analysis would show that there is virtually no risk attached!<\/p>\n<p>The first step to confidence is recognising this disconnect.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Exercise: Fear Reframing<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Write down your three biggest speaking fears e.g.\u00a0<em>&#8220;I&#8217;ll forget what to say.&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<li>For each fear, ask:\u00a0<em>&#8220;What&#8217;s the actual probability of this happening?&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Then ask:\u00a0<em>&#8220;What would realistically happen if it did?&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Finally:\u00a0<em>&#8220;How would I handle that situation?&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Common Mistake:<\/strong>\u202fTrying to eliminate fear completely. Instead, aim to recognise fear as normal and manage it effectively.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243; el_class=&#8221;padder&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; row_bg_color=&#8221;grey-bg&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755551958735{background-color: #F6F6F6 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;padder&#8221;]<div class=\"title center\"><h2 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">What Can You Do Right Now?<\/h2><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1113233167&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755551967145{background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755622364542{padding-top: 80px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;padder&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;top-bottom-padder&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Gaining Confidence through Mental Priming<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Your emotional state is largely determined by what you focus on. Psychological studies have shown that our thoughts, feelings and behaviours can be \u2018primed\u2019 by various stimuli, and that this happens all the time beneath the level of our awareness.<\/p>\n<p>We are being primed all the time whether we like it or not.<\/p>\n<p>In this way we can overcome our lizard brain and access confidence. We can do this by deliberately asking ourselves helpful questions and running mental movies through our heads.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Exercise: Strategic Self-Questioning\u202f<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Replace disempowering questions with confidence-building ones:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Instead of Asking<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Ask Yourself<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em>&#8220;What if I mess up?&#8221;<\/em><\/td>\n<td><em>&#8220;When have I communicated effectively in the past?&#8221;<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em>&#8220;Will they judge me?&#8221;<\/em><\/td>\n<td><em>&#8220;What value can I bring to this audience?&#8221;<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em>&#8220;What if I forget my content?&#8221;<\/em><\/td>\n<td><em>&#8220;What parts of my message am I most passionate about?&#8221;<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Common Mistake:<\/strong>\u202fAllowing negative self-talk to go unchecked will allow your brain to answer whatever questions are being posed by it. Therefore, ask yourself better questions!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Reframing Anxiety as Excitement<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Anxiety and excitement are physiologically extremely similar emotions. Both put you into what psychologist call \u2018high arousal\u2019 states. Your heart beats faster, your breathing quickens, and your body releases adrenaline. The key difference is cognitive: anxiety is a negative interpretation of what you are experiencing and feeling, while excitement is positive.<\/p>\n<p>Relabelling anxiety as excitement can significantly improve performance. This works because:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It shifts you from a threat mindset to an opportunity mindset.<\/li>\n<li>It works with your body&#8217;s natural response rather than fighting it.<\/li>\n<li>It focuses your attention on potential positive outcomes rather than potential failures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Instead of trying to suppress natural physiological reactions, you&#8217;re reinterpreting them constructively. Don\u2019t fight that feeling, work with it!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Exercise: Physiological Redirection<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Place your hand on your chest or stomach where you feel the sensation.<\/li>\n<li>Mentally relabel each physical symptom.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Physiological Experience<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Redirection Label<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em>Heartbeat Racing<\/em><\/td>\n<td><em>\u201cI\u2019m excited to share my message.\u201d<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em>Dry Mouth<\/em><\/td>\n<td><em>\u201cReminds me to stay hydrated &amp; pace my delivery.\u201d<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><em>Butterflies in Stomach<\/em><\/td>\n<td><em>\u201cI care about connecting with my audience.\u201d<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Common Mistake:<\/strong>\u202fTrying to eliminate physical sensations rather than reinterpreting them as helpful preparation signals.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Gaining Confidence Through our Body<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Renowned Harvard Social Psychologist, Amy Cuddy&#8217;s research demonstrates that physical posture affects not just how others perceive you, but your actual hormone levels. Her research shows that expansive &#8220;Power Poses&#8221; increase testosterone (confidence) and decrease cortisol (stress).<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Exercise: The 2-Minute Power Pose Protocol<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Find a private space before your presentation.<\/li>\n<li>Stand tall with feet apart, hands on hips or raised in a victory position.<\/li>\n<li>Hold for 2 full minutes while breathing deeply.<\/li>\n<li>Focus on feeling powerful and in control.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Common Mistake<\/strong>:\u202fClosed body posture (crossed arms, hunched shoulders, looking down) signals insecurity to both your audience and your own nervous system.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Exercise: Neck, Shoulder &amp; Spine Rolls<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Neck Rolls: Stand or sit in a neutral comfortable position, slowly roll your head in circles (clockwise &amp; then anti clockwise).<\/li>\n<li>Shoulder Rolls: Move your shoulders up to your ears then shrug in a downward motion, do this a couple of times before rolling your shoulders forward over and backwards in a circular motion.<\/li>\n<li>Spine Rolls: If able, stand with your feet hip width apart, leading with your nose, start moving your head forward and down, rolling your spine\/body downwards until you are hinged forward at the hips and hanging. Feel free to shake your body lose here and move in whatever way feels good. Then slowly (one vertebra at a time) roll back up your spine so that you come to a comfortable and well-aligned standing position with eyes forward and the crown of the head facing the ceiling.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><em>Benefit:<\/em><\/strong><em>\u202fTension often builds in the neck and shoulders, especially when nervous. These exercises release that tension, prevent stiffness, and help you speak more fluidly.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Common Mistake:\u00a0<\/strong>Going too quickly. Take your time so that you are in control of your movement. You don\u2019t want to cause injury or become dizzy.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Finding Your Confident Voice<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Your voice is your primary instrument when public speaking. Research suggests that vocal quality can significantly impact the audience\u2019s perception of the speaker and their credibility. Here are some simple exercises for you to take more control of your vocal delivery and control. With enough practice you will see results.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Exercise: Diaphragm Breathing Routine (5-5-5)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Stand with feet shoulder-width apart.<\/li>\n<li>Inhale for 5 seconds, filling your belly (not chest).<\/li>\n<li>Hold for 5 seconds.<\/li>\n<li>Exhale for 5 seconds, completely emptying your lungs.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat 5 times before speaking.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Common Mistake:<\/strong>\u202fChest breathing can create vocal strain and increases anxiety. Diaphragmatic breathing is a great to regulate breathing, stabilise your voice and help with nerves.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Exercise:\u202fHumming<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Hum on one note. Release sound on the outtake of breath, gauge the feeling of the vibrations on this note.<\/li>\n<li>Extend the hum to sliding up and down a scale without strain, changing the pitch and playing with resonance. You should feel vibrations and buzzing sensations in different parts of your body as the sound hits it. For example, when humming a lower pitch, you are likely to feel vibrations in the chest, whereas a higher pitch will be more present in the face, nose and even the forehead.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong><em>Benefit:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><em>These exercises help you produce a fuller, more powerful and clear sound when speaking.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Ideas for Pre-Presentation Preparation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Physical Preparation Routine<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Performance psychologists have found that physical state management directly has an impact on mental performance. If it\u2019s good enough for athletes, it\u2019s good enough for us!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Exercise: 10-Minute Pre-Speaking Physical Activation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>2 minutes: Light movement (jumping jacks, walking).<\/li>\n<li>3 minutes: Vocal warm-ups (humming, over-pronunciation of words- hitting constants hard!)<\/li>\n<li>2 minutes: Facial relaxation (exaggerated expressions aka silly faces, pretending to chew gum, massaging the face).<\/li>\n<li>3 minutes: Power poses with visualisation (see above).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Common Mistake:\u202f<\/strong>Mistaking caffeine or sugar for sustainable energy. These create energy spikes followed by crashes, while physical activation creates stable energy. Get those natural highs instead, you\u2019re already going to be adrenalised. Have drinks that hydrate and food that offers slow releasing energy in the lead up.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Mental Preparation Framework<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Exercise: Success Visualisation<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Find a quiet space and close your eyes.<\/li>\n<li>Imagine yourself delivering your presentation with confidence.<\/li>\n<li>Include all senses: what you see, hear, and feel.<\/li>\n<li>Visualise handling challenges smoothly.<\/li>\n<li>End with seeing the audience&#8217;s positive response!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Common Mistake:<\/strong>\u202fFocusing only on content rather than delivery state or emotion. Both are essential for a confident performance.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Rehearse. Rehearse. Rehearse.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>One of the most important elements that will undoubtedly give you more confidence when public speaking, is to get up and rehearse!<\/p>\n<p>Rehearsing will give you the opportunity to iron out mistakes, become familiar with your content and get comfortable with what you are going to communicate.<\/p>\n<p>You can start off by practicing your speech in low-stake environments, such as in front of the mirror, to your phone camera, or to friends. This will help you build up your technique and experience, helping you to engage with your audience with ease in potentially high-pressure situations.<\/p>\n<p>With enough practice by yourself at home or in front of others (friends, colleagues or strangers), one day, without realising it, you\u2019ll be delivering a presentation and will have become the one that looks\u00a0<em>and<\/em>\u00a0feels \u2018confident\u2019.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755625824495{padding-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;34692&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755623815638{background-color: #F6F6F6 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755622374613{padding-top: 80px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;padder&#8221;]<div class=\"title center\"><h2 class=\"\"  style=\"color: #3a81f7!important\">The Confident Speaker's Checklist<\/h2><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;top-bottom-padder&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Anxiety thrives on uncertainty. A structured preparation routine creates certainty that builds confidence.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The Pre-Speaking Checklist:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gap=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755623992938{padding-left: 30px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;top-bottom-padder&#8221;]<strong>24 Hours Before:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete final content review.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare all supporting materials.<\/li>\n<li>Get proper rest and nutrition.<\/li>\n<li>Rehearse!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755623999341{padding-left: 30px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;top-bottom-padder&#8221;]<strong>1 Hour Before:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Complete physical and vocal warm-up e.g. perform power pose routine.<\/li>\n<li>Get in the room early and ideally get comfortable with tech\/presenting space.<\/li>\n<li>Drink water (avoid caffeine\/alcohol).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755624006337{padding-left: 30px !important;background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;top-bottom-padder&#8221;]<strong>5 Minutes Before:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diaphragmatic breathing.<\/li>\n<li>Set intention for audience connection.<\/li>\n<li>Remind yourself:\u00a0<em>&#8220;I am prepared and ready&#8221;.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t forget to smile and have fun!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755622456444{padding-top: 40px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;top-bottom-padder&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Common Mistake:<\/strong>\u202fLast-minute content changes that undermine confidence. 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