Commencement speaker Kayleigh An Philip '24 earned her BA in Communication with a minor in esports. For some, speaking in front of a crowd can be exhilarating. For others, it can feel paralyzing. The ...

Imagine you're on the move with your tribe in prehistoric times. Suddenly, you're left behind. Alone on the grassland, you’ve lost the safety of the pack. Any nearby saber-toothed tiger will see you ...

United States - The Land of the Silently Terrified It might shock you to discover that in the country known for bold speeches ...

Stuttering is a common speech disorder that can significantly impact an individual’s ability to communicate effectively. While it can be a challenging condition to manage, there are effective ...

I asked Canadian psychologist and Queen’s University adjunct assistant professor, Dr. Irwin Altrows, to share the two most important ideas he learned from Albert Ellis, the famous founder of rational ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Having a fear of public speaking is far more common than many people might think. In fact, ...

Glossophobia is the fear of public speaking and it is a remarkably common social phobia. Someone can be comfortable and outgoing in working the networking breaks at an SCCE conference, but terrified ...

Author Susan Cain, a self-described introvert, accepted an invitation to do what she feared — give a TED talk. Although she was anxious on the big day, she got through it and wowed the audience.

Public speaking is one of the most common fears, affecting a majority of people. Surveys suggest as many as 80% of students ...

Whether it is moderating a panel, conducting a live interview or delivering a keynote speech, public speaking is a vital skill for many journalists. Yet nearly 75% of people fear it — making it a ...