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          Has anyone ever asked you to give a speech and your automatic reaction was, "Oh, no, public speaking just isn't my thing." I can't tell you how many times that's been said to me over the years. My instant reaction is, "Why not? You do it every day." Before they can shake their heads in vehement objection, I usually add, "You're doing it right now."

           What is it about the words "public speaking" that make people freeze up, back off, clutch their stomachs and say, "Oh, no, I couldn't do that!" From the moment we walk out the door of our house in the morning, whatever we say we're saying it in public. Whether we're on the job, at the Mall, on a dinner date or out to a movie with a friend, we are putting on a public face. Every word we say is designed to influence the person we're interacting with at that particular moment.

           On the job, we want our colleagues and clients to think well of us, agree with our point of view, and do what we ask them to do. At the Mall, we want to influence the sales personnel to help us get what we want. On a dinner date we want our companion to be impressed with our cleverness and sociability. With a friend, we want to encourage closeness and that trusting bond that gives us the confidence to reveal our inner feelings. In each of these instances, throughout the day, we're 'public speaking.'

           "No," you're saying. "Public speaking means getting up in front of a group and making a speech." Sure, it does. When you stand in front of an audience, you're doing exactly the same thing you do on the job: influencing your listeners to think well of you, agree with your point of view and do what you ask them to do.   Just like the Mall, you want them to get what you're offering and take action on it. Like a dinner date, you want them to appreciate you for who you are, your cleverness and capability. And by the end of your speech, you want them to regard you as a friend, someone they can trust to keep your word and deliver what you've promised.

            Who we are, when we're talking one-on-one, is no different than who we are standing in front of a group of 5 or 500. We're still the same person. We know as much in front of a group as we do in front of a friend. Maybe more, because to prepare the speech we've planned ahead, researched our subject, and can deliver our views in an organized, easy to follow way that makes it much easier for our listeners to nod their heads and say, "Yes, I get that. I understand what you want me to do."

            So next time you're about to say, "Public speaking just isn't my thing," wait a minute! Stop and think for a moment. Who are you saying it to? Yourself in the mirror? Or an associate, client or friend who's just asked you to demonstrate how influential you can be in 20 minutes or less in front of a group that means a lot to the asker. You can inspire others with the power of your voice. It's the most obvious way we communicate.

            So the next time someone asks you to make a speech, give yourself a pat on the back and say, "Yes, I can do that. I love to use the power of my voice to influence others. It's what I do every day!" You'll be telling the truth.