Fear Factor in Public Speaking

Fear and loathing on the podium.

Believe it or not, your chances of dying of stage fright are extremely slim. You might feel as if you are dying on the stage, but chances are good your audience won’t even notice your wobbly knees and sweating armpits. Even the best speakers were once terrified novices, feeling the same symptoms as you when facing an audience. Fear no more! Toastmasters is the best place to learn, to build your confidence, and to push yourself outside your comfort zone. It’s a safe place where there is no penalty for failure!

P.S. Most, if not all of us have the same nervous feeling when we are called to speak in public. But in all honesty, joining Toastmasters is the best thing that happened because you'll be trained to conquer your fear. I invite you and once you are ready, visit a Toastmasters meeting.