“People’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Now that means to the average person that if you have to go to a funeral, you’re better off in the casket than doing the eulogy”

(Jerry Seinfeld, 1993).

The fear of public speaking

The word come from the Greek root “glossa” (which means ‘tongue’) and the root “phobia” (which means ‘fear’)

This is the Top Ten List of Global Fears:  1. Fear of public speaking (Glossophobia)

 2. Fear of death (Necrophobia) 3. Fear of spiders (Arachnophobia) 4. Fear of darkness (Achluophobia, Scotophobia or Myctophobia) 5. Fear of heights (Acrophobia) 6. Fear of people or social situations (Sociophobia) 7. Fear of flying (Aerophobia) 8. Fear of open spaces (Agoraphobia) 9. Fear of thunder and lightning (Brontophobia)10. Fear of confined spaces (Claustrophobia)

LowYour fear of public speaking is Low if your score is up to 15 points. You actually have no phobia. Your feelings and motions in front of an audience are normal tensions every public speaker has in the beginning. They can be overcome with a good night rest and breathing exercises. Nothing to worry about.

ModerateIf your score is up to 45 points, Welcome to the club! Like the majority you are feeling very uncomfortable. Nerves and tensions influence your behavior seriously. But there is a way out.

SevereIf your score is more than 45 points, You suffer from the phobia fear of public speaking. You avoid any situation that might include public speaking. You hate making and giving presentation speeches. It's extremely difficult for you to speak in front of a group. But, you are aware of the necessity ánd the possibilities to cure your phobia.

Heart poundingHands shakingForehead sweatsMouth goes dryStomach hurtsLight-headed (lack of oxygen)Shallow breathing

Realize how the audience really feels

Visualize Success Like a Pro

Talk yourself into a great

speech.

Practice makes

perfect.

Breathing

Small Exercises