What’s the Cost of NOT Speaking?

The Impact of the Fear of Speaking “Michael, I’m afraid to speak in front of others. I’m afraid I’ll mess up, or embarrass myself.” This is a fairly typical reason people give me for avoiding public speaking.  What they’re really...

Why You are Afraid of Public Speaking

Public Speaking…few phrases in the English language strike more fear into the hearts of adults than those two words.  This isn’t just your run-of-the-mill fear, either.  This fear can cause your stomach to turn major somersaults for weeks, or months; create...