How I Overcame My Fear of Public Speaking | Danish Dhamani | TEDxKids@SMU

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Published 2017-12-15
Communication is the most important skill for personal and professional success. In this talk, Danish Dhamani discusses how overcoming your fear of public speaking is key to leading a fulfilling life and unlocking your true potential. Danish’s vision is to empower everyone around the world to overcome their fear of public speaking and to become a better communicator. As a first generation immigrant, for whom English is a second language, the fear of public speaking haunted Danish throughout his early life. By constant practicing and coaching, he soon realized that people are not born public speakers; instead public speaking is a learn-able skill. This is what inspired Danish to create Orai, a mobile app that uses artificial intelligence to improve your speaking ability. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

All Comments (21)
  • @laurenx3626
    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 :(
  • @forabett5802
    this line gives me a lot of motivation:- RIP to the opportunities we missed because of shyness and low self esteem
  • @ArtAttack98
    My heart races even when I have to speak in a zoom meeting without having my camera on!
  • @Wolf-cy3yu
    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 :)
  • @gajenk4897
    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.
  • @michellec3640
    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.
  • @abhachaubey5399
    If u have problem look for the solution if nothing exist create a solution....i luv thiz line
  • 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!!!
  • @sateamall893
    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
  • @amanshaw5846
    Best line "If you have a problem look for a solution, if nothing exists create that solution"
  • 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...
  • @nourr0803
    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.
  • @Dewy1420
    I am terrified of public speaking It’s holding me back
  • @farrenz3333
    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
  • 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...😢