fear of public speaking
The Courageous Act of Public Speaking
Standing up in front of an audience to speak takes heroic courage. Are you ready to be a hero?
Why Your Mindset Matters
Researchers have proven that your mindset has a lot to do with how nervous you are when speaking. In this blogs, you'...
How to Cope with Public Speaking Nerves
We may have varying degrees of nervousness, but nearly all of us feel some kind of nervous energy before we present. ...
Do You Have Communication Anxiety?
Everyone has some level of apprehension when communicating with others. The key is to figure out how much anxiety you...
What Made the "I Have a Dream" Speech So Powerful?
What made the "I Have a Dream" speech so famous? A combination of three things: the language used, the Kairos surroun...
Why Is Public Speaking So Stressful?
Stress and public speaking. These go hand in hand for many people. But they don't have to. Let's take a look at what ...
Backpacking into the New Year
I grew up in a family that was rich with traditions. One of my favorites was our tradition of “packing” into the new ...
How To Stop Fidgeting When You Present
I can’t teach with a pen or a dry erase marker in my hand. I know that if I’m holding either of those objects, I’ll b...
Be Better Than Perfect, Be Vulnerable
As I watched the acceptance and concession speeches from across the nation following last night’s elections, I was re...
How To Reframe Your Fear of Public Speaking
Some statistics say approximately 75% of the population suffers from presentation anxiety. Other studies show that nu...
The Science Behind Your Public Speaking Fear
Public speaking is consistently ranked among our top fears. In fact, Gallup Polls say somewhere around 40-45% of peop...