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 ...

When you're speaking, the audience isn't judging you. They want you to help them. When you realize they’re rooting for you, ...

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 ...

For a lot of people, public speaking isn’t about forgetting what to say—it’s about the discomfort of being fully visible in ...

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 ...

If you’re afraid of public speaking, you’re in good company. Over 70 percent of people fear speaking in front of others. An oft-quoted study from the '70s claimed people are more afraid of public ...

Public speaking anxiety (PSA) is one of the most common social fears faced by the population, and for good reason. Standing before an audience triggers something primal in our brains. Meetings, ...

Have you ever wanted to ask a question or speak in front of a group of people, but couldn't get the words out? If so, then you are 100 percent completely normal. Speaking in front of others can be ...

Having a fear of public speaking is far more common than many people might think. In fact, it reportedly affects up to 30% of the population, according to CNBC. But for business leaders, in particular ...

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, ...