BREATHING EXERCISES FOR CONFIDENT PUBLIC SPEAKING

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9 жыл бұрын

Dominic from dominiccolenso.com here and in this video I want to share with you some breathing exercises for confident public speaking.
Breathing is really important for making you sound and feel confident when you are in front of an audience.
The first thing you should think about is the placement of your breath. A common mistake that people make when they are nervous is to start breathing up into the chest. This increases the adrenaline flowing around your system and you enter into ‘fight or flight mode’.
The best way to overcome your nerves is low breathing. Use your diaphragm by relaxing your stomach muscles and allow your breath to drop in and fill your lungs. Use your ribs and the intercostal muscles too, like you’re filling up a barrel!
The simple breathing exercise I share in this video will help you to calm yourself down before a presentation. What you are actually doing is lowering your cortisol levels (your stress hormone) and at the same time increasing your testosterone levels (your confidence hormone) so it’s an absolute win-win!
I hope that you find my breathing exercise for confident public speaking useful. Please share your comments with me in the box below and I'd love to hear about any other tricks that work for you.
Keep shining (and breathing)!
Dominic
WEBSITE: dominiccolenso.com
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@Xbot4Life 7 жыл бұрын

crazy thing is i have anxiety when speaking in front of groups, BUT if i could just control my voice and stop it shaking and keep it calm i really wouldnt care about anything else. The anxiety feeling is not an issue, its just my voice.

@Dominiccolenso 7 жыл бұрын

Xbot4Life Often our own perception of what is happening is very different what our audience experiences. I'd be surprised if you audience notice your trembling voice as much as you do. Try working on your breathing first as the breath is the fuel for the voice. I'd love to hear how you get on. Keep shining! Dominic

@hollowlord2694 6 жыл бұрын

Xbot4Life The real trick is to believe what your saying bring it from not just the mouth bring it from inside, feeling is the key belief and confidence repetition. Have belief and you can find the rest.

@punctuationpatrolman1615 4 жыл бұрын

Is it only me, or do you always worry about when to swallow as much as you worry about taking a deep breathe while public speaking? Because when ever I’m nervous while presenting something, I always salivate like crazy...

@zuzana7068 4 жыл бұрын

And mouth always gets dry and I have the urge to swallow but have no saliva. So Id prefer to salivate like crazy

@dearestbunny 3 жыл бұрын

@@zuzana7068 you can drink water while presenting. It's nothing new.

@rebeccatom2188 5 жыл бұрын

I get fight or flight panic hyperventilating response when I am just practicing presenting alone in my room lol 😂

@deejo5357 5 жыл бұрын

You r not alone 😂

@mipaleditx 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@selirajashari1876 3 жыл бұрын

me too😂😂

@ZeroGravity60 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Rebecca. :) Public speaking is about A) The message, and B) The presentation. If you know your subject people will applaud. Unfortunately, even the best message can be buried by a poor and painful presentation. This is what I suggest you do in addition to the advice in this video. Practice by standing up and reciting the alphabet out loud. When it comes to the speech, well you know the alphabet by heart. This allows you to focus on pronunciation, breathing, hand movements, and even practice with eye contact. Do this exercise a hundred times! You'll soon master all the points of public speaking. In the future, your words will flow as well, if you know your subject. P*E*A*C*E

@busrakorkmaz8315 3 жыл бұрын

you just described me xD

@younge5087 Жыл бұрын

I used to confidently speak in front of our class when doing presentations before the pandemic but now I don't know what just happened to me. Now my anxiety keeps taking over me when reading in front of a crowd. My breathing becomes out of control and my voice keeps shaking when reading so I stutter some of the words. I want to change this does anyone have any advice?

@AbdulHamid-fx6kq 8 ай бұрын

Hi I thought I was the only one,at first people referred to me as overconfident and now I have no confidence in speaking 😭😭😭

@zfoska 3 жыл бұрын

This really worked. Thanks a lot, Dominic! You earned a subscriber.

@homeawayfromhome2516 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Dominic, Thank you for sharing this most helpful and truly workable exercise. I have watched so many videos on improving voice control, breathing and speaking more confidently and your 4-minute video stood out as the exercise that I value the most. Simple, doable and it works. thank you again.

@MrChica11 6 жыл бұрын

This helped me so much Because i have problem while breathing during presentations.

@briandefriez8870 5 жыл бұрын

Great advice, and great presentation of the advice.

@baltichannelskardu Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I will try to do deep breathing to overcome difficulty during talking with friends.

@danyaradimacher6581 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much for the breathing techniques!! I will implement these as I am due to give a public address in 8 hours time!!

@rise4593 2 жыл бұрын

Keep shining and keep breathing,I loved it 😊

@jorgecastaneda8798 6 жыл бұрын

I like the quality and its helpful, thanks for sharing

@lamyamalcolm-uu8zp Жыл бұрын

Thanks, very precise explanation. Got some ideas on speaking confidently.❤

@jedilul65 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much God bless you! Very handy tips

@TheFunmiCoker Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I found this so helpful!

@masonchristian4432 Ай бұрын

This is great, and very helpful!! Thank you!

@hc509 2 жыл бұрын

Great videos. Very helpful. The problem I am having is I have to recite a 7 minute dissertation that has to be word for word and memorized! I am more at ease doing public speaking where I can ad-lib and say everything on my own words. When I'm trying to deliver something that is memorized, I get major brain blanks! I thoroughly know the subject matter. I've memorized everything. I just literally go blank where I can't think of anything.!!

@mansaforotv3355 7 жыл бұрын

I like it. very helpful with my stammer

@futurteacherinchaellah8706 4 жыл бұрын

If someone ask me to do a presentation in front of people ,my voice change completely and I felt like vibration in my voice. What can I do to OVERCOME this and the fear of public speaking in general?

@rifqiazzam8790 3 жыл бұрын

Have u fixed it yet?

@Yami-ss4xi 2 жыл бұрын

Sameeee i just wish my voice wouldn’t shake, that’s all. I’m ok with feeling nervous, I’m ok with my hands shaking a bit and I’m ok with sometimes mispronouncing something and having to correct myself, the only thing I want is for my voice to not shake and sound like I’m about to cry and can’t breath but I haven’t been able to fix it and I’m just so sick of it sounding like that in every presentation I do

@jennyyoon73 2 жыл бұрын

@@Yami-ss4xi The vocal area is controlled by the Vagus nerve which also is connected with your facial muscles, heart, emotion and much more. I practice vocal exercise every morning with this video ( kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mdFho92Y3pabiok.html). It helped strengthening my vocal cord and deepening my breath. The bonus factor is that the vagus nerve gets strengthened by doing so as well. Or google " how to tone vagus nerve" and follow a few recommendations. Good luck.

@Yami-ss4xi 2 жыл бұрын

@@jennyyoon73 wow thank you so much truly🙏 I’m gonna follow your tip and do those exercises, I’m sure they will help me. Thank you❤️

@pallabsarkar1787 Жыл бұрын

Excellent excellent sir God bless you

@MrVineet09 3 жыл бұрын

Helpful tips..Thank you..

@arjayestorgio2603 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@donmegace 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I find that deep breathing relaxes me instantly. I can think really clearly when I am relaxed. I literally feel as if I am in the natural flow of life when I breathe deeply. Blessings to everyone!

@Dominiccolenso 6 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it useful!

@Mermaidpj 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. People in my club are on my case about speaking and breathing. How do I speak with the right pauses for breath? Obviously, I don't have a clue :(

@jonathanfry3697 9 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@dancarrison9354 8 жыл бұрын

Nice job, will show to my class. Not only does your video have good advice for breathing, your gestures and animation are also good for my students to see.

@Dominiccolenso 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan. Hope you're students enjoy it. There's more info on my blog www.inflowtraining.com/blog

@hammerhead8318 6 жыл бұрын

It is a very helpful video and you have a nice speaking voice. Does he have a high pitch and large range?

@KingZu555 4 жыл бұрын

congrats on the baby!! hows she doing now a days?

@CS-wi3ff 5 жыл бұрын

HOW many month we need to practice breathing to see the diffrence ? my breath is in disorder format so i can feel that heavness but when i work wit breath within once itself am sure there is lil reduction in th heavyness or stress.can u pls suggest how many months i need to practice to see a diffrences ?

@NabhanFoundation 5 жыл бұрын

BRILLIANT EXERSISE.

@visgpt 4 жыл бұрын

love you man

@nicolettedelgado 4 жыл бұрын

thank you!!!!!!!

@edwinreyes7214 4 жыл бұрын

This sounds like the guy from Headspace app.

@bisoo99999 Жыл бұрын

I was having presentation tiday and my friends told me that l breath heavily so am am willing to improve it

@johnbywater452 2 жыл бұрын

how do we breathe on this exercise mouth or nose

@swapnilsarangkar6888 Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro

@aqibhuda7652 5 жыл бұрын

I am a stutterer and due to lack of breath control i sometimes can't even say a simple word. When i focus on breathing while saying something my stomach starts to feel tighten and i can't figure out where's my breathing going, somehow anxiety also play a role in degrading oneself. Help me

@Shickelgruber 10 ай бұрын

I am also suffering with exact same problems 😢

@JCamarlinghi 3 ай бұрын

How many people use this for job interviews or in a work context?

@ld9279 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, this video really helped me this morning :)

@Dominiccolenso 2 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@kayombo4730 2 жыл бұрын

#helpful Thank YOU #Dominic

@ni-kiminaj3437 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou sir : ))

@Timvandervliet 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Dominic.

@ramprasadkhanal9205 Жыл бұрын

Hay man what to do when you go to the stage? Do breathing exercises or start speaking.😅

@kaihiwatari7133 Ай бұрын

i can do public speaking easily. i really struggle with one on one direct conversation with people or strangers

@wormsali 7 жыл бұрын

it's a wind win

@khoa893 4 жыл бұрын

Many times, I was stammering with some sound like k, t, r while I was speaking in front of my class or I read out the alphabet. Sometimes, I have to stop for awhile to put my tongue at the right place and control my breath before saying a new sentence. It is kinda frustrating, but in some days, when I wake up in the morning, I can speak really well at that time with my parents and my friends in college. I don’t know why but after the morning, I am not good at speaking. I feel like I left no oxygen to speak. :((( can someone helps me!!!

@keyurkevadiya7006 3 жыл бұрын

Same things happen with me when i with my parents or close friends sound is clear and well speak but mostly front of other's i started stamr.. some alphabet and fast breathing i was good speaking in chillhood but then slowly slowy... i don't kwon why

@salmanhashim9276 3 жыл бұрын

Do breathing exercises 3 time a day and speak slow e.g speak 1 sentence and then take pause and start another sentence with low speed do these techniques for 1 month you will be ok then

@ernestorodriguez5720 3 жыл бұрын

1:30 low breathe 2:50

@hoanganh7294 3 жыл бұрын

I have problem of overthinking about how I breathe recently and it really hurt my stomach. I don't know whether breathe through your nosr or mouth is better or just don't care about it at all :(((

@logic_playz1 3 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way as you

@lelalaiguterres1257 2 жыл бұрын

My presentation today went badly I was out of breath

@chandanjoshi9493 6 жыл бұрын

Sir tell me one thing should we pull breath horizontally or vertically with our nose ?

@dominiccolenso3993 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Chandan. I don't really understand your question. Could you clarify? Many thanks. Dominic

@chandanjoshi9493 6 жыл бұрын

Dominic Colenso sir we pull inside air through our nostril..So I wanna ask should we pull that air upward or inward

@coopdiggity 5 ай бұрын

You missed one crucial aspect of breathing and that is breath in through the nose

@MohamedRagab-do1ut 8 жыл бұрын

how long shoul i do this excersice to stop stuttering? As i speak always from my chest not from my stomach, and i want to change this , but how, please help

@dominiccolenso3993 8 жыл бұрын

+Mohamed Ragab Thanks for your question. I would always recommend working with a qualified speech therapist for this sort of issue. I'm positive that proper breath control would help you land your message so it's worth practicing this whilst you seek some professional help. Let me know how you get on. Good luck!

@aqibhuda7652 5 жыл бұрын

same problem

@hajarmachrouhi8443 4 жыл бұрын

Should we breath from the mouth or the nose???

@isolatedanonymous1979 11 ай бұрын

Idk why this is funny to me😂 it’s a valid question

@trailmommatravel 3 жыл бұрын

When I breathe deep like that, it makes me feel like I’m hyperventilating and I’m going to pass out eventually. Am I doing something wrong?

@Markovnikov90 3 жыл бұрын

maybe You're keeping the air in the chest area. Don't forget to use the stomach , put your hands on it and start slow. Breathe normally without counting at first and then start adding the 4-7-8 breathing ( 4 secs in , 7 secs hold , 8 secs out )

@The_Man_Who_Sold_the_World. 2 жыл бұрын

I feel that too

@azahid4935 7 жыл бұрын

Are we supposed to breathe in via mouth or nose?

@Dominiccolenso 7 жыл бұрын

Ayesha Zahid In through the nose and out through the mouth is ideal for this exercise but if you find that difficult find out what works for you.

@azahid4935 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@muskanqureshi5419 2 жыл бұрын

one recommadation: Try to communicate with your eyes too!

@ipeemilk2011 2 жыл бұрын

Countless videos always theybtalk about breathing it is the key

@Avacado.A 5 ай бұрын

I think i’m the worst here, whenever i stand infront of more people i start sweating excessively with my neck, chest, hands and back as well, actually i have confidence to stand there but as soon as i see me sweating everything gets worse and worse. Anybody here gives me tips and tricks or something helpful.