The Fear of Public Speaking

Posted by TheSavvyGal.com on July 26, 2008 · Leave a Comment

The fear of public speaking ranks higher than the fear of dying. In this short four and a half minute video, Michelle Yozzo Drake reveals her secrets for overcoming the fear of public speaking to deliver powerful presentations.

Her tips include focusing on others’ fears, rather than your own. She says to find and have only one main concentration of your own while speaking to groups. And it will help calm your nerves.

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