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 ...

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.

Overcoming Stage Fear Understanding Stage Fear: In the modern world, effective leadership involves not just decision-making ...

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 ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

How can one develop as a leader? In my opinion, the key is your personal growth, which continues throughout life. There are multiple skills that prepare you to assume leadership roles at work or in ...

Today is World Speech Day, a day where we are called upon to embrace public speaking opportunities. Unfortunately, this call to action is unlikely to be widely embraced given that the majority of ...

Public speaking has always been a challenge for me. My initial experience was during a sixth-grade class presentation on Bill Gates. Despite rehearsing and reassuring myself beforehand, I managed only ...