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Video

Identifying the Sources of Speechmaking Anxiety
“How to Make Stress Your Friend”
Psychologist Kelly McGonigal urges us to see stress as positive, and introduces us to an unexpected mechanism for stress reduction: reaching out to others.

Coping with Speechmaking Anxiety
“Why I Live in Mortal Dread of Public Speaking”
In this bold talk, Megan Washington, one of Australia's premier singer/songwriters, reveals how she copes with public speaking challenges that include a speech impediment.

Audio

Societal Benefits of Public Speaking
“The Power of Speaking Out”
Musician Anohni discusses raising one’s voice as an antidote to societal powerlessness.

Coping with Speechmaking Anxiety
”Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking”
 Filmmaker Keva Rosenfeld seeks help tackling a life-long fear of public speaking.

Web Resources

Identify Speechmaking Benefits
“The Benefits of Public Speaking”
A discussion of how public speaking benefits one’s personal and professional life. The questions at the end of the provide an excellent homework assignment.

Identifying the Sources of Speechmaking Anxiety
“5 Tips for Reducing Public Speaking Nervousness”
Preston Ni lists 5 tried-and-true tips to reduce public speaking nervousness. 

Addressing the Effects of Speechmaking Anxiety
“How Anxiety Can Affect Speech Patterns”
A discussion of five different types of anxiety that affect speechmaking and lists specific ways to overcome them.

Coping with Speechmaking Anxiety
“5 Secrets to Looking Confident While Speaking in Public”
Nikki Stone offers 5 suggestions to help one appear confident while giving speeches.