Speaking Confidence Self-Assessment

Rate your confidence in the following situations. *

	Definitely fearful	Rather nervous	Pretty confident	Very Confident
Speaking 1:1 with close friends/family
Meeting people for the first time
Speaking to a small group of 3-4
Speaking to a group of 10
Speaking to a group over 25
Speaking to an audience of hundreds
As a panel expert
Making and posting videos
Live streaming
As a podcast guest

Add anything here that wasn't addressed in the above chart.

Please rate how strongly you believe these statements are true for you about speaking to a group online or in-person*

	Strongly disagree	Somewhat disagree	Neutral	Somewhat agree	Strongly agree
I love to speak publicly.
Even though I feel anxious speaking, I don't let it hold me back.
Speaking is something I feel I should do but another part doesn't want to.
I avoid opportunities to speak at all costs.
I feel nervous before I speak but after a few minutes my nerves disappear.
When I speak, I'm highly aware of my nerves and racing thoughts.
I freeze and stumble or stutter when put on the spot or have to answer questions.
When a presentation is over, I feel high and exhilarated.
After speaking publicly I feel self-critical and want to hide.
I'd love to feel more confident.

Please rate how strongly you believe these statements are true for you recording video or going live.*

	Strongly disagree	Somewhat disagree	Neutral	Somewhat agree	Strongly agree
Making videos is something I enjoy.
I feel awkward on video.
I freeze on camera
I push myself to make videos even though I'm not comfortable because I know it's good for business.
Watching myself on video makes me cringe.
I don't like being on camera because of some way I look or sound.

Please rate how strongly you believe these statements are true for you.

	Strongly disagree	Somewhat disagree	Neutral	Somewhat agree	Strongly agree
I'm comfortable following a script, but not comfortable speaking spontaneously.
I feel more natural when making things up on the spot than following a script.
I don't know what to say or how to put together a presentation.
I'm good at using my voice and expressing myself.
I don't like the sound of my voice.
I'm concerned that people don't understand my speech.
I'm comfortable in my body, using gestures, and moving around.

Use the space below to consider the ways speaking anxiety has impacted you or your business, currently or in the past.

Remind yourself about what you tried that helped– and what you've tried that didn't help.

Imagine for a moment that you had no awkwardness or resistance speaking–that speaking publicly or on camera was a happy, empowered place– what would you do that you aren't doing now?

What, if anything became clearer to you by answering these questions?

Thank you for taking the time to write out your thoughtful responses! I hope that by answering the questions you gained a bit of insight into your own experience.

Wishing you all the best on your speaking journey. May you delight in the limelight!

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