2. “ People ’ s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Now that means to the average person that if you have to go to a funeral, you ’ re better off in the casket than doing the eulogy ” (Jerry Seinfeld, 1993).

3. Glossophobia  The fear of public speaking  The word come from the Greek root “glossa” (which means ‘tongue’) and the root “phobia” (which means ‘fear’)

4.  This is the Top Ten List of Global Fears:  1. Fear of public speaking (Glossophobia) 2. Fear of death (Necrophobia) 3. Fear of spiders (Arachnophobia) 4. Fear of darkness (Achluophobia, Scotophobia or Myctophobia) 5. Fear of heights (Acrophobia) 6. Fear of people or social situations (Sociophobia) 7. Fear of flying (Aerophobia) 8. Fear of open spaces (Agoraphobia) 9. Fear of thunder and lightning (Brontophobia) 10. Fear of confined spaces (Claustrophobia) 

5.  Low Your fear of public speaking is Low if your score is up to 15 points. You actually have no phobia. Your feelings and motions in front of an audience are normal tensions every public speaker has in the beginning. They can be overcome with a good night rest and breathing exercises. Nothing to worry about.  Moderate If your score is up to 45 points, Welcome to the club! Like the majority you are feeling very uncomfortable. Nerves and tensions influence your behavior seriously. But there is a way out.  Severe If your score is more than 45 points, You suffer from the phobia fear of public speaking. You avoid any situation that might include public speaking. You hate making and giving presentation speeches. It's extremely difficult for you to speak in front of a group. But, you are aware of the necessity ánd the possibilities to cure your phobia.

7. Heart pounding Hands shaking Forehead sweats Mouth goes dry Stomach hurts Light-headed (lack of oxygen) Shallow breathing

8. Realize how the audience really feels

13. The audience doesn’t know that you’re AFRAID.

14. You can treat audience members like INDIVIDUALS. View your speech as the answer to an IMPLIED question. Instead of “making a speech” make believe you’re just answering a QUESTION. Speeches are far less frightening this way.

15. Visualize Success Like a Pro

18. Talk yourself into a great speech.

22. Practice makes perfect.

27. Breathing

31. Small Exercises

35. Shake Down Starting with your right hand, put it above your head and shake it, counting from 7 down to 1. Repeat with the left hand, right foot, left foot, and a derriere shake. Start all over again with the right hand, but starting at 6… Keep going until you are at one…