"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 ...

“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 ...

“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 ...

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 ...

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

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.

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, ...

Giving a presentation to a room-full of people or just voicing your opinion in a meeting can be a nerve-wracking experience. Even if you are prepared, have made notes, or practiced your introduction, ...