Stuff You Should Know Short Stuff: Fear of Public Speaking
Apr 24, 2019
Fear of public speaking, often labeled glossophobia, is one of the most common anxieties, even surpassing death! The podcast offers insights into its symptoms and effective strategies for conquering this fear. Listeners hear personal anecdotes about challenges faced during public speaking, and discover the power of preparation and improvisation. Tips like exposure therapy and practice emerge as key remedies, revealing that the best way to tackle this fear is to embrace opportunities to speak. Tune in for a confidence boost!
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Fear of Public Speaking
- Public speaking is a common fear, affecting 75% of people.
- Some even fear it more than death, as highlighted by Jerry Seinfeld's eulogy joke.
Glossophobia
- Glossophobia, fear of public speaking, is a legitimate social anxiety disorder.
- It can be debilitating, leading people to avoid situations requiring public speaking.
Avoidance and Fear
- People with glossophobia often structure their lives around avoidance.
- This avoidance stems from fearing the fear itself, a key aspect of social anxiety.