Public Speaking and I

Public speaking and I have not always been on the best of terms..I always wanted to be a public speaker in some sort of fashion but a pesky little fear of getting up in front of an audience stopped me for a long time.

Then along came the suggestion to join Toastmasters...a public speaking club. I joined a local club about a year ago and public speaking and I are on better terms. I don't feel as though I am going to burst into tears anymore in front of an audience.

I can actually meet everyone's eyes and keep my composure. I think I am actually beginning to enjoy it.....No I am not completely at ease in front of a large audience ...but I am getting better. Public speaking is one of the most common fears there is. Many of us have to speak in front of groups for work and if you are a little lacking in this department ....Toastmasters is a safe supportive place to hone your speaking skills.