Episode 18 - Gandhi & Public Speaking
Exercising, making wise financial decisions, and public speaking, will each improve your overall quality of life. But only public speaking is listed as a Top Fear across demographics. Why is that?
Glossophobia is the fear of public speaking, and it affects up to 75% of the population. Which is odd when you think about it, because it’s one of the few skills you’re guaranteed to need at some point. On this episode we talk about how much speaking skills play into your success and financial wellbeing (think: job and college interviews) and we share our painful public speaking pitfalls and experiences. Then we talk about real, actionable techniques to help improve your skills, and where to go to put in those crucial public speaking hours. Lastly, we explore the workplace phenomenon where nobody wants to speak up to improve things, even though there’s a suggestion box...and an email...and an official go-between.
History Links:
https://visme.co/blog/amazing-leaders-who-once-had-crippling-stage-fright-and-how-they-overcame-
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/famous-celebrities-who-overcame-fear-speaking-dave-crane/
Science Links:
https://www.psycom.net/glossophobia-fear-of-public-speaking
https://hbr.org/2007/05/why-employees-are-afraid-to-speak https://www.powerofpositivity.com/sociologists-explain-8-ways-help-shy-person-come-shell/