The Fear of Speaking The Great Myth of Public Speaking When someone says, “Public speaking is the #1 fear.” I want to shout, “No. It’s not…” The fear of public speaking is like other fears: snakes, spiders, heights… Still the fear of speaking does exist for valid reasons: • Inexperience: Fear of what we have not done. Do it!
• Lack of preparation: A common cause. Be Prepared!
• Lack of commitment: Another major cause. Do your best!
• Belief in the Myth: Dismiss the myth for what it is, bogus.
• Nothing to say: Intelligent fear of being the fool. Be smart!
• Disinterested: Not something one wants to do. Don’t!