"Whether it’s five people or 50, my nervous system floods with adrenaline like I’m facing Hannibal Lecter instead of some ...

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 ...

“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 ...

Barbara Corcoran, Shark Tank investor and real estate mogul, took small steps to build her confidence & overcome her fear of public speaking.

Most of us — even those at the top — struggle with public-speaking anxiety. When I ask my clients what makes them nervous, invariably they respond with the same answers: Sarah Gershman is an executive ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Having a fear of public speaking is far more common than many people might think. In fact, ...

Kathy Shanley, the Founder of Statice, served 30 years in the C-suite. She helps leaders and businesses level up their leadership skills. I once read that more than 40% of the population has public ...

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 ...

Inspired by her own experience, SMU Associate Professor Kyong Jin Shim is leading a research project that integrates virtual reality technology and AI to improve public speaking skills in students.

Conquering the fear of public speaking is hard to do because its symptoms affect us automatically: our hearts pound, our palms sweat, and our breathing quickens. We can’t just wish those symptoms away ...