Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lien De Pau, founder of The Big Exit. Sell your biz for max value. You might think public speaking is reserved for motivational ...

I was on a panel at a conference a couple of years ago. A young woman in the audience stood up and asked a question: “What’s the best thing I can do for my career?” Before I could say a word, one of ...

Speaking from my experience as a Spanish-language learner, it can be pretty scary to try speaking in a new language. Here are some ideas from teachers to help our students do just that ... Irina ...

When people are afraid that something bad will happen to them because of their decision to speak up, in most cases, they won’t do it. And can we really blame them? This is, seemingly, leadership’s ...

Whether it's a speech at a professional meeting, a wedding toast, or competing in a sports event, sweaty palms and shaky knees are commonplace when speaking or performing in front of a group of people ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Public speaking, some people love it, some are terrified by it. There are so many articles regarding how to prepare yourself for speaking ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When I was running professional theatrical organizations, public speaking was a huge part of my job. I would be tasked with delivering ...

Public speaking can tap into a viper’s nest of dread with seemingly infinite possibilities for messing up and creating scar-tissue embarrassment in front of a crowd. If you do a Google search with ...

Glossophobia isn’t a dangerous disease or chronic condition. It’s the medical term for the fear of public speaking. And it affects as many as four out of 10 Americans. For those affected, speaking in ...

Surveys about our fears commonly show fear of public speaking at the top of the list. Our fear of standing up in front of a group and talking is so great that we fear it more than death, at least ...