However, an extreme fear of public speaking is a phobia called glossophobia. Glossophobia is a subset of social phobia or the fear of social situations where one is being watched or judged by others.

Using the wrong words to describe how you feel about public speaking might keep you in a state of anxiety, while the right words will build your confidence. That’s what I learned from a ...

Confidence in the content and importance of a speech will take away most anxiety. It is hard to be confident if ... J. (2012). A concise public speaking handbook. Boston: Allyn & Bacon. Lucas, S.

Thought so. The fear of public speaking – also known, in extreme cases, as glossophobia – is something that affects many of us to varying degrees, with symptoms including nausea, increased ...