Fear of Public Speaking

The Most Common Emotion Speakers Experience.

Many people admit to fear when it comes to public speaking. As the comedian George Jessel said, "The human brain starts working the moment you are born and never stops until you stand up to speak in public."

Another comedian, Jon Lovitz, said he had to overcome stage fright to get up and tell jokes before a live audience, which for a long time seemed to him to be "like such an unreachable task."

You are in good company if you experience trepidation while planning your talk, “butterflies” while stepping up to the speaker’s spot, anxiety while giving your presentation, and relief when it's over.

Stage fright has a special name – Glossophobia – which comes from the Greek word glossa, meaning tongue, and phobos, fear or dread.

It Doesn't Have to Be That Way.
Fear can be overcome in part through practice. Or by examining what worries you – such as how to convey passion and how to incorporate humor without "crossing any lines." Or maybe the conversation has to go deeper and involve trusting the audience and trusting yourself.

While it might appear that becoming a great communicator comes naturally for some, in truth it takes work for just about everyone. In many cases, clients are helped when they look at personal issues related to their communications style.

Joe will be happy to speak with you about overcoming Fear in your speeches, interviews, meetings and one-on-one conversations with the boss.

The Executive Communications Coach^SM

Joseph Vranich • Irvine, California • 949-551-3150