A person goes up at the podium to do a presentation. Even before he starts speaking his heart
starts to beat and his mouth gets dry. He feels slightly nauseous. Once the
person starts talking, the heart keeps beating rapidly and the person hears his
Voice trembles. The whole body starts shaking. He keeps on stammering and
stuttering and prays to God for a quick end to his presentation.’
This is actually
a common scenario we see everyday whenever people have to speak before others.
By understanding the common scenario, I propose to inspect on Glossophobia
(fear of public speaking). “Glossophobia”, the fear of speaking in public is
rated as only second to the fear of snakes and before the fear of dying. Symptoms include intense
anxiety prior to or simply at the thought of having to verbally communicate
with any group, avoidance of events which focus the group's attention on
individuals in attendance, and may even include physical distress, nausea, or
feelings of panic in such circumstances. You may also have shortness of
breath, a shaky voice, rapid breathing, rapid heartbeat, dizziness, dry mouth,
inability to think clearly, a feeling of loss of control, blushing, stuttering,
trembling and sudden sweating. Many people report stress-induced
speech disorders that are only present during public speech.
In business, the
cost is incalculable. Imagine missed business opportunities, being passed over
for promotion, being reluctant to attend meetings or verbally report on your
activities because you suffer from Glossophobia.
