The Fear of Speaking.

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!