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Public speaking is said to be the biggest fear held by people. For some, the mere hint that they may be asked to stand up in front of other people and talk is enough to bring out the cold sweats and maybe even start them shaking and quivering with fear. So why is the phobia of public speaking such a big issue for most of us?

1. Fear of making a fool of ourselves

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In recent years, a growing number of people have overcome their public speaking anxiety through the use of hypnotherapy. While nearly everyone feels a little bit nervous when they are giving speeches, many professions suffer from a degree of public speaking anxiety that is holding them back in the careers. Hypnotherapy has been shown to be an effective treatment for this problem even for individuals who have tried every other alternative cure without success. Let’s take an inside look at some of the most common hypnotherapy techniques used by hypnotists to treat public speaking anxiety and why they are so effective at treating this common problem.

The primary reason that hypnotherapy is such an effective form of treatment for problems like public speaking anxiety is that it addresses the unconscious processes that trigger all anxiety disorders. When people who have a serious fear of public speaking begin to approach a group to give a speech, they experience a range of physical symptoms like hypertension and excessive perspiration. These symptoms are a result of the unconscious mind perceiving public speaking as a serious threat and automatically switching the body into fight or flight mode.

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Public speaking anxiety is a difficult thing for a lot of people to do. Many people avoid taking promotions because they know that their job will require them to do presentations. I know for a fact that many students academic careers crashed in the face of a speech class that was required. Or simply a presentation they were too afraid to deliver.

Antony was the handsomest guy in class but too afraid to do a class presentation - I was once a part of an end of term group presentation in college. One guy decided to do his presentation on his own. All semester Anthony had perfect attendance. On presentation day he was absent. Then the teacher gave him a chance to make it up and he was absent for that too. That was the last semester he attended at that college.

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United States public speaking audiences are becoming more and more diverse. It is your responsibility as a public speaker to be aware of and acknowledge significant portions of the audience that come from differing backgrounds. If you are speaking in a different country, again, it is up to you to find out about local customs and types of humor that are appreciated in that locale. The response to humor is quite different for different cultures. Paying close attention to this fact will give you a greater chance of connecting with international audiences in and out of the U.S. You will also be more aware of etiquette and customs that will make you a welcome speaker anywhere you go.

If you are not familiar with your intended audience, in your pre- program research you might ask, ‘How diverse is your group? Or do you have members from other countries?’ The answers to these questions will help you plan your strategy for connecting with a particular audience.

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A Social phobia is an anxiety disorder in which a person is scared of being in social situations. It can be categorized under the following conditions:

Specific social phobia refers to social anxiety occurring only in specific situations, for instance a fear of speaking in public gatherings.
Social anxiety is the experience of anxiety regarding social situations, interactions with others or being evaluated or criticized by other people

Social anxiety disorder is a diagnosis of excessive social anxiety. People with social anxiety disorders usually experience emotional distress whenever they face a public gathering. Consequently, an individual with social phobia experiences a tormenting anxiety that impacts all aspects of his/her life preventing him/her from achieving his/her career goals or fully enjoying life. Some people suffering from this phobia who even realize that their fears are irrational and they are not mentally strong enough to overcome it. They would like to be more social and confident around other people, but are too afraid to do so. Despite their conscious desires and efforts, they cannot completely overcome their fears since all phobias are situated in the unconscious mind.
People suffering from social phobias may be uncomfortable in discussing their problems with a counselor, so hypnotherapy is acknowledged as one of the best solutions since it works in the unconscious mind. Hypnotherapy for social phobias works under the supervision of a certified hypnotherapist. Ericksonian hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques have proven to be successful in treating social phobias.
Hypnosis is the technique of soothing a person into a relaxed state so that the therapist can connect to the subconscious. Once he/she is de-stressed, the therapy will initiate positive thoughts in the unconscious state of mind and end his fears. NLP techniques will relieve your fears by eliminating the thought process that causes a phobia. A Social phobia is a deeply rooted phobia which requires a combination of NLP and Ericksonian Hypnotherapy.
Ericksonian hypnosis therapy uses technique, instead of direct suggestions. These make use of discussion, stories and metaphors, to convince the unconscious to change the process of thinking.Consequently, Ericksonian hypnotherapy and NLP are the best tools to develop confidence and get rid of social anxiety resulting in a successful life ahead.

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