From a shy and awkward kid into being comfortable with Public Speaking and Public Interaction.

How I did it,
Things I learnt,
How can you do it?

A Thread

Before starting, here’s some things you should know about me.

I was a shy and awkward kid during my school.
Since I joined my college, I have participated in various singing competitions, I have done various stand-ups, I have organised and spoken at various meetups/workshops.

1. People don’t care if you are bad

They won’t care if you fail.
They won’t care if you slip up.
It might be awkward for that moment, or a day or two, but after a while no one cares.
For getting more confidence, be with supportive friends.

2. Observe how your role model speak

I used to watch Pewdiepie a lot. And I admired him because he was an introvert before starting YouTube. And now he’s one of the biggest Public Speakers with one of the biggest audience in the world.

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I started copying how he spoke (when I was alone of course).
I used to pause the video in between and tried to speak like he does.
I think it helped me a lot as I am not a native English speaker.

#floorgang

3. Try speaking with yourselves

Watching a movie? Liked the dialogue?
Try to copy it!

A thought popped up in your mind? Damn, I should have answered xxxxx to that person before!!!!!!
Try to speak that to yourself.

4. Need to present something in front of people tomorrow?

Do the complete presentation in front of a mirror.
or
Record the presentation on your phone.
Observe yourself.
Correct your mistakes.
Practice Practice Practice.

5. Observe how people speak (irl).

Listen to others.
Observe them.
Be a good listener.

6. SMILEEEEEEE MOOOREEEE

Conclusion

The more you’ll try it. The better you’ll get at it.
You shouldn’t care about what will people think.
You are doing this to improve yourself