Letters To My Daughter

Do you have a fear of public speaking? It’s a common fear for many people, even though many others--like me--use a speaking platform constantly in their chosen professions. So why does speaking in front of an audience prompt such immobilizing fear? How can it be overcome? Join me as we approach this topic today.   “It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I’m not going to be silent.”--Madeleine Albright   What you’ll hear in this episode:   THE #1 FEAR for most people is the fear of public speaking (even ahead of dying!) The problem with not using your voice is that when you don’t speak up, your opinions, expertise, knowledge, wisdom, compassion, kindness, and curiosity don’t get shared Simply recognizing that using your voice is important doesn’t change the terror that comes with it What can we do? Some people say, “Imagine your audience in their underwear,” or “Look over the tops of their heads.” Some advise to carefully script yourself, to use notes, or memorize your words