If you’re afraid of public speaking, you’re in good company. Over 70 percent of people fear speaking in front of others. An oft-quoted study from the '70s claimed people are more afraid of public ...

Corcoran can pinpoint the exact moment when the fear gripped her, literally, by the throat. She was a real estate broker in New York City when someone invited her to give a talk at a business meeting.

TRAPPE — In a cozy corner of Trappe, a brave group gathers twice a month to fight one of humanity’s greatest fears — not zombies, not tax season, but public speaking. Glossophobia, the technical term ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Public Speaking is a common fear that many people have, but how do we overcome this fear? We spoke to expert Dr. Justin Moseley to ...

WASHINGTON (ABC7) — Glossophobia, or the fear of public speaking, affects approximately 73 percent of the population. According to the National Social Anxiety Center, it tops the list of the phobias, ...

Fear of public speaking is no joke, and I'd know: I'm a stand-up comedian, so I'm intimately familiar with both fear and jokes. The fear, also known as glossophobia, is reportedly one of the most ...

An estimated 3 out of 4 people have a fear of public speaking. Unfortunately, that means more than a few teachers carry that anxiety with them. I am one of them. However, rather than holding me back, ...