Glossophobia is the fear of public speaking. It is a common social anxiety disorder with symptoms ranging from mild nervousness to extreme distress or panic. Treatment methods and coping strategies ...

“My biggest fear was forgetting what I was supposed to say…I remember my mouth being very dry and feeling afraid that I just wouldn’t know what words to use.”—Steve, 53 Whether you have to give a ...

Overcome glossophobia by transforming flight-or-fight anxiety into high-energy excitement. Accept natural vulnerability while refocusing on audience engagement and prepared delivery. Master public ...

Commencement speaker Kayleigh An Philip '24 earned her BA in Communication with a minor in esports. For some, speaking in front of a crowd can be exhilarating. For others, it can feel paralyzing. The ...

“It all boils down to our relative status in the history of our species when we would hang out in groups of around 150 people,” he says. “Relative status wasn’t who drives the fanciest car or who’s ...

Suffering from a terrible case of glossophobia? Then you've got to get on the horse and ride it, even if it throws you off every now and again. I'm mixing definitions and metaphors here, but ...

For many of us, the idea of public speaking fills us with dread. Everyone’s eyes are focused on you. It can be nerve-racking, to say the least. For people with glossophobia, a social anxiety disorder ...

Many surveys have revealed that above the fear of death and disease is the fear of standing in front of a crowd. Millions of people are terrified of the spotlight, whether it's speaking to a large ...

Ashir was constantly walking in dysphoria. He was so keen to mug up all the important points, but every time he forgot to read out the quotation enthusiastically. “Wow! Ladies and gentleman presenting ...