When we talk about the fear of public speaking, the first thing the comes to mind is getting up on a stage and giving a formal speech of some kind.
However, there are many other times in the course of business and in our everyday lives that we have to speak in public.
The following assessment is designed to give you a clearer idea of your actual public speaking confidence level, as well as to pinpoint those areas where it might be a good idea to up your game.
| ON A SCALE OF 1-10, HOW DO YOU RATE YOUR CONFIDENCE LEVEL IN THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS? | |
| 1. Speaking in front of an audience | |
| 2. Making a business presentation to a prospect or prospects | |
| 3. Making a business presentation to a current client or clients | |
| 4. Attending a networking event | |
| 5. Making a business call to a prospect | |
| 6. Making a business call to a current client | |
| 7. Making a presentation at a team or staff meeting | |
| 8. Making a suggestion at a team or staff meeting | |
| 9. Asking a question at a team or staff meeting | |
| 10. Being called on at a team or staff meeting | |
| 11. Chairing a staff or team meeting | |
| 12. Making a video | |
| 13. Recording an audio | |
| 14. Presenting a webinar | |
| 15. Answering the “what to you do” question | |
| 16. Dealing effectively with a difficult person | |
| ADD UP YOUR SCORE TO ASSESS YOUR CONFIDENCE LEVEL |
1-50 Scaredy-Cat – Afraid to open your mouth in most situations
51-75 Rather Shy – Beating yourself up for missing opportunities
76-100 Part-Way Out of Your Shell – Starting to see positive results
101-130 On the Road to Confidence – Feeling happier about how you communicate
131-160 Comfortable Speaking Up – Potential to be a superstar!
TWO FINAL QUESTIONS:
- How much is it costing you in lost business and lost opportunities, not to have the level of speaking confidence and ability necessary to truly succeed in your field?
- Even more importantly: If you are not where you would like to be, would you like someone to help you to do something about it?
If the answer to the last question is YES, then this may be the right time to sign up for a Complimentary Strategy Session with me by clicking MeetWithMarjorie.com; so that you can finally enjoy reaching those ambitious goals that you have set for yourself.
