of true fear. that can seriously affect our performance.
one of the most interesting things i have learned in helping people who fear speaking in public is that everyone’s fear is different. people tell me their version of what is scary for them as though the same must be true for everyone. but no. for instance, some people are comfortable speaking in public situations with more than a just few people and some not. some fear speaking in public situations where they know the audience and some where they don’t. some people are more afraid of prepared formal speaking situations and some are more nervous in a more off the cuff, 