Help!  I'm Sinking!

public speaking is scary. 

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The statistics agree, where more than 70% of American reporting some type of speech anxiety.  But what happens when a small fear of standing up and speaking out actually limits your professional development?  It can be frightening.

According to a 2014 survey, effective oral communication skills was rated as the #1 most sought-after skill for employers and in the same survey, presentation skills was rated #4.  Yet, only 12% of the current workforce is willing to give presentations to their colleagues, peers, clients, and superiors despite countless opportunities to showcase skills all employers are looking for explicitly.

This is supported by evidence-based and anecdotal research that shows that anxiety about public speaking in the workplace can be debilitating to your career.  In fact, a fear of Public Speaking can impact your earning potential by 10%!  Further, the fear of or inability to deliver a quick, concise message of intent, purpose, or information can limit your ability to sell, engage, and impress clients or potential employers.  That is, fear of public speaking = lost jobs, wages, and opportunities.

So how do we overcome the fear and speak up for our careers?  It starts with asking for help.  Only 8% of people who suffer from speaking anxiety actually seek assistance in overcoming their fears. How can I help you maximize your earning and promotion potential by overcoming your anxieties?  Tell me more here.