Estimates of people with fear of public speaking range as high as 75 percent. Breathing techniques can relax the mind and ...

An estimated 3 out of 4 people have a fear of public speaking. Unfortunately, that means more than a few teachers carry that anxiety with them. I am one of them. However, rather than holding me back, ...

When my younger sister called in November 2022 to say she was getting married, I was slow to connect the dots. “YAAAAY!” I screeched into the phone. Meg had been my maid of honor a couple of years ...

Glassophobia. It’s not the fear of glass; it’s the fear of public speaking. Who would have thought! According to Osmosis, glassophobia is an “anxiety disorder characterized by a persistent and ...

On a recent evening, 19 people gathered after work at a public library in downtown Minneapolis for a meeting of Toastmasters International, the nonprofit that helps anyone who’s interested hone their ...

Whether it is moderating a panel, conducting a live interview or delivering a keynote speech, public speaking is a vital skill for many journalists. Yet nearly 75% of people fear it — making it a ...

Smith’s “brain bully” method helps business owners silence self-doubt and speak with clarity. From interviews to responding to customer reviews, Smith teaches that presence, energy and preparation are ...

Researching various online lists of common fears I am overwhelmed by how fraught the world is for so many people. Fears that come up over and over again are flying, falling, dogs, dentists, spiders, ...

Public speaking is one of the most common fears, affecting a majority of people. Surveys suggest as many as 80% of students ...

The danger of clichés like these is subtle. They produce speeches that are pleasant but forgettable, speakers who are ...