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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Phobias come in many forms: Some people fear spiders while others fear flying on a plane. But the one thing they all have in common is that they're irrational, according to one phobia specialist.

Researching various online lists of common fears I am overwhelmed by how fraught the world is for so many people. Fears that come up over and over again are flying, falling, dogs, dentists, spiders, ...

TRAPPE — In a cozy corner of Trappe, a brave group gathers twice a month to fight one of humanity’s greatest fears — not zombies, not tax season, but public speaking. Glossophobia, the technical term ...

Fear of public speaking is no joke, and I'd know: I'm a stand-up comedian, so I'm intimately familiar with both fear and jokes. The fear, also known as glossophobia, is reportedly one of the most ...

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 ...

Corcoran can pinpoint the exact moment when the fear gripped her, literally, by the throat. She was a real estate broker in New York City when someone invited her to give a talk at a business meeting.