I kinda wanna make a club where everyone there has a public speaking fear and we speak in front of each other and we won't get scared or embarrassed cuz we're all facing the same issue :(

this line gives me a lot of motivation:- RIP to the opportunities we missed because of shyness and low self esteem

My heart races even when I have to speak in a zoom meeting without having my camera on!

When I face people my heart is racing

He turned his weakness, into a BUSINESS. I like that!

I'm shaking just thinking about public speaking

I know nobody is gonna see this comment because of the YT glitch, but whoever reads this. I hope you do very well in your speech tomorrow! You can do it bro! Believe in your self :)

My dream is not to just get over this fear, my dream is to be as comfortable as talking with a friend when i speak to public, not having to memorize the words literally for the presentation

The problem is that no one really gets it. Everyone thinks that you just have to talk and get over it, but it’s not like that. Every single time I have to go to class and I know I have to talk because my grade is on the line, or simply the thought of having to talk terrifies me. It has completely taken over my life, i am constantly shaking and my heart beats so fast it feels like it’s going to get out of my chest, I get so red and nobody understands it. Nobody gets how ashamed I feel because I can’t get myself to do something that seems so easy but it’s so difficult for me. Anyways, thanks for coming to my ted talk.

I want to speak.. I'm not afraid of speaking in class presentations.. I have good material.. And i know what to do and how to conclude my presentations.. The problem is.. Just when my turn is coming..every second my heart beats fast and when my turn is almost there i feel like vomit. There is this bodily changes that happens.. I'm so tired of it.. I'm not afraid to speak but i'm so tired and angry with my own bodily changes.. And then i cannot give so better presentation that i've thought... I don't know how to control it...

When i face a group of even a small people i feel nervous , and my body shivers i want to overcome fear and anxiety and become bold.

That was the first day of my college teacher suddenly told me to come forward and speak on any topic,. . I was blank at that time... my voice was choked.. teacher came towards me and said.. "You have nothing to loose here,.. dont think about others , they will laugh on you on your mistakes and appreciate on your success.. so ,dont worry, be frank and tell whatever you know, you feel,.. I am with you .. ", this changed my perspective and either my voice was shattered, I spoke fearlessly.. And since then I kept motivating myself about stage daring... If anyone is reading this..don't worry.. You can do this!!!

If u have problem look for the solution if nothing exist create a solution....i luv thiz line

Best line "If you have a problem look for a solution, if nothing exists create that solution"

I feel like I found my people in the comments. Its crazy how I just read the title of this video and my heart started beating so fast. I hate it, I can't even read a small paragraph in front of my class. even with zoom I still get the same symptoms. I am 20 and still struggles with this make me cry every time

Today I had a public speaking in front of 600 people and I failed miserably. When i came into that stage, my mind was covered blank instantly. And when I was having a hard time giving a speech, I paused constantly, lost my speech started to talk non - sense. Although, I knew today I wasn't prepared enough and that I have learned how the public speaking works in front of 100s of people. Even though I lost my speech, I turned this horrific experience to a large and best opportunity and lesson I could get in my life. I know it sounds crazy, I left my emotions flow for many hours then I ended up being positive with myself. I gained huge amount of confidence after my embarrassing experience of todays speaking in front of a crowd. I got an opportunity to understand how I must react, settle my self, emotions and how I must be very prepared for my public speech. I don't know why, but it was embarassing and weirdly I feel very happy about the fact that I failed and analysed my faults.

I am terrified of public speaking It’s holding me back

I am not afraid of public speaking at all in mind but I don't know why my body doesn't understand it. Whenever my turn comes my heart beat races uncontrollably, I try to stay calm but my body begin to shake.. but while I am half way with my presentation I feel so confident and calm and can do well, but I always have that initial terror that haunts me till now even if I am well prepared. I don't know why. I want to overcome this because I like public speaking so much and want to talk like them one day. But every time I get amazing opportunity my bad luck hits...😢

I have to present in 1 hour, it’s worth a huge portion of my grade. wish me luck ;) Edit: it went well I was loud, and clear and went over all my important topics I’ll update when I see my grade Another update: got an A+

All guys in the comments thank you for letting me know that I’m not alone in this🙃 may god help us in passing this stress

here's a tip for those people who has poor eyesight, just remove your glasses or contacts, it feels like no one's even looking.

What's really annoying is that your heart starts beating fast and you have trouble speaking.

My heart races even hearing this story

This man deserves award. I have the extreme fear of public speaking, it haunts me still, it's been 9 years. School is making it even more worse. Because of all of that stresses, i got diagnosed with tachycardia. It can be very difficult, plus when nobody understands you, i start to shake, cry, loose my breathe and i'm shaking.

I have a speech today. Wish me luck 😉 Edit: Oh yesss I won the 3rd prize in the English Eloquence Contestttt

Fear of public speaking can be overcome by doing more practice in front of peoples . No matter what they are going to say . You have much power to show your ability in this world

I just got this job that includes speaking with a huge crowd but the same time it felt all over again like I was in school , but I overcame the “fear “ and I didn’t get nervous or feeling in me , but then it came back around and now I’m going to overcome it again !!! I know I will overcome it again , I’m a real big speaker and theres people that I can help with my knowledge with just me , I’m going become a legend

When i was in 4th grade ... I first time went on stage .... I was shivering and when i spoke .. Everyone laughed at me .. It was embatassing 😔😔😔 But now after 7 yrs when i m in class 11... I m BEST SPEAKER and MOST CONFIDENT GIRL of school .....😇.... Believe in yourself And dont let people opinion to define u👍👍👍

Heartwarming knowing I'm not the only one suffering with a public speaking fear - that "over to you"/spotlight moment is horrific and kickstarts a whirlwind of physical and mental symptoms that I, at the moment, am unable to suppress/manage. Work have been great about it, but there's nothing that lifts the soul like reading and listening to likeminded individuals. You're all super brave. We've got this!

I know how it feels to speak in front of even 10-12 people. He turned his fear into a profession, thank you for sharing this, needed this the most.

Spoke a few times to large group’s of people with out the debilitating anxiety and it was one of the most surreal feelings I’ve ever had. I was like wow this is how it feels not to get nervous during public speaking. No fear, it’s amazing. If someone can invent a pill to erase that crushing anxiety, they’d be beyond rich.

He came to my marking class at Drexel University, as our professor knew him. He was so comfortable and calm up there.

Thank you for this.........Over years I've been suffering from fear of facing the crowd and speaking.......I've not overcome it but I believe with this there will, be a change

If you have a problem, look for a solution. If nothing exits create a solution. I’m inspired by these lines today and forever.

I can speak really good when i am alone. My English is fluent and my pronunciations are perfect but as soon as i am put on the spot in a room full of people my speaking skills go down drastically. I stutter my words get stuck and my vocab goes zero. So the main problem for me is confidence. I can't even look the other person in the eye. I hope to overcome this fear.

Thank you. This gives me strength 💪 to overcome my public speaking fear.

This is actually helping me. I am about to lead the first session of my club in an hour. A lot of people are attending, and I am prepared, but still nervous to my stomach. But this actually motivated me, and I think I am ready now. Thank you!

I'm also facing the fear of public speaking. Specifically, I'm a junior at University ( my major is English department). But I am so nervous and tense when I want to raise my voice in my class. After watching this ted talk, i will try to raise my voice and catch everyone's attention. I wish everyone who is also experiencing this feeling could overcome. Thank you for reading❤

Public speaking has been my problem since I was in kindergarten until now. I hope to overcome this before I reach 32 years old. I want to speak in front of other people with power and confidence. Thank you for sharing your experience.

I had tis worst type of stage fright but i prayed to Jesus fr strength n confidence, and lo n behold, im good to go😊

Today I messed up the speech in front of 500 people Feeling embarrassed 😔

Apparently it's not just his speaking skills that are good , his marketing skills are on point too 😉✨

This was a great talk! I am so happy to hear that there is an app that you can use as your communication coach. After watching this, I immediately installed Orai.

This is the same problem I face whenever I stand for giving a presentation. Firstly, everything seems good but then when my chance comes I feel very hesitant but I never stop myself from taking part in these kinds of confidence-boosting activities because the only solution to overcoming the fear is taking part in activities Thanks

i have confidence and speak wrong english confidently in public...😅😅😅

I am learning english and undestand almost all, your speech was impressive, thanks for we help us.

"You can always become a better speaker, you only stop if you tell yourself you're good enough"👍 👍 👍

You help me so much. I will not be afraid any more. Thanks very much. I am crying when I remember my fear.

This definitely just inspired me to start practicing public speaking. Thank you

One of my students told me that when he discussed his anxieties with someone close to him, like his wife or a close friend, then he found that the moment he started opening up to them, the anxiety decreased-even before he received any advice or support. Togetherness definitely decreases anxiety. There is a saying in the wisdom of Kabbalah that “a sorrow shared is a sorrow halved,” i.e. when we share a sensation, we divide it up, and in turn it becomes more manageable. Since it is quite easy to see how sharing our experiences lessens our negative feelings, the question is why do we not use this ability more? Why is it so hard for us to share our fears and anxieties with others? We are indeed afraid of opening our hearts, letting everyone see that we have certain fears and anxieties. That is, in addition to whatever fears and anxieties we hold within, we usually have additional anxieties about sharing them with others, that it might cause others to perceive us as weak. Since society in general values stronger, smarter, wealthier and fitter individuals, opening up our anxieties to such a society makes us vulnerable to exploitation. We thus need to seek a social environment that would not exploit us for opening up, but would rather give us a sense of faith and confidence that it can help us cope with any negative feelings. A social setting that can guarantee faith and confidence in its members is one that actively draws itself to the upper good and benevolent force-the force of love, bestowal and connection. It is this very same force that awakens negative feelings in us, whether they be fears, anxieties or several other painful sensations, in order for us to draw closer to that force, and we do so by drawing closer to each other. If we wish to connect with the upper force and let its perfect quality of love, bestowal and connection fill our lives with a sensation of faith and confidence, then we need to emulate such a quality toward other people-giving them a sense of faith and confidence, and for them to do the same toward us. By wanting to positively connect with others, we then start awakening the positive force dwelling in nature into the connections we create, and we then feel a new sense of faith and confidence wash away any anxieties that we might be holding within.

Yes overcome on fear is enhance your ability. If you start overcoming on fear a very incredible things get to see us. The fear to speak in front of lot of people is big to the extent but it's not a difficult... So we all should endeavor to overcome on our fear. He is such a very powerful man who believe in trust upon himself

Wow...he is a gem! Great talent... Love and respect from BD💜

I'm saying to go out and face ur fears and don't burry them deep inside 😍

I remember watching this video 2 days before I did my speech for a Public Speaking Competition. I was extremely nervous and shaking to the point where I wouldn’t get in the car to go to the place. I ended up winning the competition. My advice for you is to know your speech. To know what you’re talking about. If you know your speech you can go places. But make sure to memorise those words!!

I also have the fear of public speaking. I from a country where our native language is not English. But in our colleges we are asked to give our presentation in English. And, I am not good at english so it makes me feel anxious to talk. I start to shiver, my heart starts pounding, then I get blank. However, I believe I can make it someday. So, I want to tell you all that its okay if you are not good at it, but do not stop there, keep trying...

Mate! I thought this guy will brief on public speaking ..But the 'app' work, came to me as a surprise. Great thinking..Best wishes from India!

I think from what I've experienced, many times it's because we're afraid of being judged by the people listening to our speech, and we lose our confidence 💔 this also means we are giving those people our power and energy. I've done this countless times and still do it and I'm just thinking that if we can get past that part of putting those people above us and not care about their opinions then maybe presentations and public speaking would be easier.

I remember in 3rd grade, being the one who everyone turned to, to win a class debate. Fast forward to 7th grade, I started stuttering with all the anxiety of public speaking. And the ridicule got worse each year into high school and college. I'm doing my Ph.D. degree now and I have gotten a better hold of my anxiety. I have realized the way forward is to do things that make you happy, have a positive frame of mind and if possible, to take up leadership positions - to put myself in front of everyone else to build the person I want to be. The journey may be hard for you right now, but I trust you. You can do it. Just keep going! 💪🏻

I love the immediate feedback provided - will definitely download!

I share the same struggle. So to cope up with this, I remind myself that I am talking to the person that I am fully comfortable talking to (which is my cousin) instead of the teacher or the public, and it will turn out better in some way. I hope this helps!

it was an amazing experience, Public Speaking is something which i have been avoided for years.But enough is enough, Currently i am working hard for public speaking and fortunately i am surrounded with suitable people for public speaking. " Go out and look for a solution if nothing exits create that situation" Was cherry on the cake.

"If you have a problem look for a solution if nothing exists create that solution"- deep understanding

Yeah I gave up on my grade because of the fear. I already have a crippling social anxiety, so when they told me to do a story telling ALONE in front of my class, i was trembling and almost faint. My whole class tries to hold their laughter out of respect but i feel like a clown and it hurts me until now. I know it’s my fault, i know i have to change, but its so so hard.

Wow what a speech i like your pronunciation and your confidence .

Wow! Wonderful😍😍 I' ll practice, practice and practice to become a great public speaker like you.

Great video, your recollection of how you first experienced the fear of public speaking was so vivid - thank you!

It's my first inspiring speech it was amazing that I couldn't even take my eyes out of it

It's a really wonderful video ❤️ it gave me hope that I'll be better and I'll overcome my fear of speaking in front of people.

I have a presentation next Tuesday to the whole school. Often, I feel like I can do it when I speak to myself, but then a nagging thought pops up in my mind the next moment and says, "No, you can't. You can't even speak confidently enough to your class, let alone to the whole school." I'm not... unprepared. Whenever I look at my teacher, she gives me a sense of relief and looking at everyone else with their gloomy faces jumbles up my mind. It's just that my mind goes blank and my words tangle like strings and the information that stores in my brain all disappear. I also want to do TED talks one day, you know, to share my experience with the people who want to hear. But, I aspire to be like this man. I'm only fourteen with so much else to do, often ostracising myself for every little thing but I journal a lot so yeah. Well, time to do my best.

Thanks. After listening this next day I gave seminar infront of 30 people for 1 hour. And I was so confident and I didn't scare at all. Thank you Danish dhamani

Great learning of how one can overcome fear during public speaking

Thanks again

Hi Danish, I am Swedish! Great TED talk!

Wow! This is the story what us. At least I can connect myself with this and feel the situation he was going through. Love this so much. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

My take away.. "Go out and face your fears.. if you have a problem create a solution and if you don't find any solution create it.." " you can always get better in public speaking..there no finish line.. 😄👏"

i love the way you deliver your messages sir. i can feel the emotion. i learned a lot from you.

Thank you for this speech... I just realized how much can help this to overcome my fear in front of the public... I wish it will be back my confidence and trust in myself😌 I am a college student until now I didn't know how to deal with this social anxiety... And thank you I know how can I solve my situation 😊

I love this... I am embarking on a journey to overcome fear of public speaking and i came across this channel am so thankfull...

today my teacher called my name during online class...... my heart was working on 70000rpm and my mind stopped working i didn't know what i had to say.

It really gave me enough charge to get on, what I need to do. Thanks 😊

I have a presentation in class tommorow and I'm still up thinking nervously about it. I get sooo nervous and I hate speaking in front of others, however as hard as it is sometimes I choose to not run away from my fears. I suggest you do the same!

The key message which I like is going out and face your fears don't Burry them inside if you have a problem looking for a solution if nothing exists create that solution if you don't have the skills to go to google to find how you can improve your knowledge and create something. This message just inspired me

Public speaking has been a major challenge that I encountered until today. Thank you very much for the wonderful advice and tips on how I can be a better public speaker. I have learned a lot. Thanks again.

Perfect speech. I really appreciate your tips to overcome fear of public speaking 👍🏻 Best regards,

I have also this problem but i dont know how to overcome but u are faboulous

I have agoraphobia and social phobia. I suffer for about 6 years hiding being anxious that causes me me anxiety. But now I wanted get out from my own delusions.

One of the best speech, I heard ever on this topic.

You really spoke well thanks for encouraging!

Bro you are great ! thanks for sharing ur journey

I have tried to overcome stage fear and be better at public speaking since school days. And i have reached one conclusion, i do it better when i i have a good concept of what my speech is about.

the most sensational thing is that he could transfer his fears to useful app! Wow! that's unbelievable

Thanks

This was such an amazing speech that could reach not only for children but also for all generations 👍

i have spoken publically many times, bt i think now i,ll be more confident next timw.. Thanks pal

Never stop learning! Great!

i have been learning english for 2 years, and everytime when there is a presentation on public, i don't want to do it, i think that i'm very bad in english, and people will laugh at me, so after your impressive talk i'll try all my efforts to do it 🙏

When I face people my heart beats faster and my face becomes blushing.

I thought i am the only one who has fear of speaking english but when i read comment i get to know that many people like me who has problem in speaking and that motivate me a lot ,helping to increase my confidence as well .

At the end I clapped with audience for this great speech 👏🏻 Thanks 👍🏻

By the way, thank you TED for great speakers!