Understanding the Distinction: Two Related But Different Experiences If you’ve ever felt your heart race before speaking in a meeting or experienced panic at the thought of giving a presentation, you’re not alone. But here’s a question that often creates confusion: Is what you’re experiencing public speaking anxiety, social anxiety, or both? Understanding the difference…
If you’ve ever felt your heart race, your mind go blank, or your body freeze when you have to speak in front of others, you’re not alone. Public speaking anxiety significantly affects over 98 million people or 29% of the US population. This is the number that self-reports as “afraid” or “very afraid” of public…
The Short Answer: Expect About One Year for Lasting Change If you’re looking for a quick fix for public speaking anxiety, you might be disappointed. But here’s the good news: real, lasting transformation is absolutely possible—and you’ll start seeing progress much sooner than you might think. Based on 60+ years of research in social anxiety,…
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