Comments on: The Fear Factor http://www.laurainsideout.com/2008/05/19/the-fear-factor/ Enjoy the little things for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things -- Robert Brault Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:20:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Blog Carnival - June 2008 Edition | Overnight Sensation http://www.laurainsideout.com/2008/05/19/the-fear-factor/#comment-288 Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Blog Carnival - June 2008 Edition | Overnight Sensation Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:36:52 +0000 http://www.laurainsideout.com/2008/05/19/the-fear-factor/#comment-288 [...] Powers presents The Fear Factor posted at From the Inside Out, saying, “”The Fear Factor” covers five simple [...] [...] Powers presents The Fear Factor posted at From the Inside Out, saying, “”The Fear Factor” covers five simple [...]

]]> By: Andrew - Six Minutes Public Speaking Blog http://www.laurainsideout.com/2008/05/19/the-fear-factor/#comment-191 Andrew - Six Minutes Public Speaking Blog Thu, 22 May 2008 04:33:54 +0000 http://www.laurainsideout.com/2008/05/19/the-fear-factor/#comment-191 Good advice, Laura! I agree with you that preparation and practice are key to reducing fear associated with public speaking. I think that most people fear the potential embarrassment caused by messing up far more than they fear the actual act of speaking. As you point out, being prepared helps to reduce the chances of messing up. Also, I wholeheartedly encourage your readers to take the plunge into Toastmasters. It is a completely risk-free environment and the week-to-week consistent practice helps you conquer your fears and hone your skills. Good advice, Laura!

I agree with you that preparation and practice are key to reducing fear associated with public speaking. I think that most people fear the potential embarrassment caused by messing up far more than they fear the actual act of speaking. As you point out, being prepared helps to reduce the chances of messing up.

Also, I wholeheartedly encourage your readers to take the plunge into Toastmasters. It is a completely risk-free environment and the week-to-week consistent practice helps you conquer your fears and hone your skills.

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