I.INTRODUCTIONA.How many of you would rather jump out of an airplane than be up here talking today?B.My name is Eileen, and I am a professional speaking consultant. I have been working for SpeakEasy, a communications consulting firm, for five years. I also have ten years of experience as a university-level speech instructor.C.I used to be so frightened to get in front of an audience that I would noticeably shake. Many of you in this room may also have a fear of public speaking.Transition:I have overcome my fear of speaking, however, and you can too. I am here today to introduce you to three stress-reduction practices that will help you manage your stage fright: deep breathing, positive self-talk, and fear conversion.II.BODYA.First, let's talk about your breathing. Reducing your fear can be as easy as changing the way you breathe.1.Inhale to a count of ten.2.Exhale to a count of ten.3.Concentrate on counting and breathing.4.The counting and mindful breathing will take your mind off your fear, slow your heart rate, and reduce your fight-or-flight response.Transition:In addition to concentrating on your breathing, you can manage your fear by using positive self-talk.B.Everyone feels some sort of apprehension before speaking, but you can control it by repeating positive thoughts instead of focusing on your fear.1.Spend significant time preparing your presentation and practise it several times.2.Remind yourself of how much you have prepared.3.Choose a topic you know well.4.Know your topic and remind yourself of your knowledge.Transition:The final stress-reduction technique is fear conversion. We often believe what we think, and then we react accordingly. We can, however, change our thinking.C.Positive thoughts allow you to reframe your reaction and stop focusing on your fear.1.Look at your reactions as symptoms of exuberance, excitement, and enthusiasm.2.Change your interpretation, and your fear will lessen.Transition:These three stress-reduction techniques, if practised regularly, can reduce your fear of public speaking. Let's review them quickly.III.CONCLUSIONA.You can reduce your fear of public speaking with these three techniques:1.Using mindful breathing2.Practising positive self-talk3.Reframing your reactionsB.Breathing, positive thinking, and reframing are effective ways to reduce your fear. I practised these steps and gradually overcame my fears. I don't shake anymore! I encourage you to utilize these techniques. They will help you make positive steps toward becoming a fearless and effective speaker.

How does the speaker establish her credibility?

She refers to her consulting position and her university teaching experience.

She reviews her main points.

She uses a metaphor.

What does the speaker do to capture the audience's attention?

She presents a startling fact.

She refers to a point she made in her introduction.

She uses the chronological organizational method.