Option 2

A situation in which I want to improve my communication skills is in public speaking.  Public speaking is a very important skill in today’s world. It is needed for anyone to be successful. It is used everyday in business and  in Baruch where pretty much every class requires some sort of presentation. Confidence is essential in public speaking. Confidence in yourself and in what you are trying to convey is necessary. If you are not confident while speaking people will not take what you are saying seriously. My public speaking skills are horrendous. During presentations, nerves and terror get the best of me. I try to get through the presentations as fast as possible by speaking as fast as possible which causes me to mess up such as missing important points in my argument. Sometimes my anxiety worsens and my voice starts to quiver and at times words cease to come out of my mouth. I would like to develop my speaking skills to where I can speak confidently in public situations. I would like to not cease up during presentations and be able to speak clearly. The biggest obstacle to overcome for me in achieving this goal is me getting nervous. Being up in front of a group of people makes you feel vulnerable and its absolutely nerve racking.  If I can conquer this problem I believe I can become a confident speaker or at least one who is not completely inept. But that is easier said than done.