To Confront the Fear of Public Speaking, Don’t Press Mute

Guest Blog by AnnMarie Baines Even in the midst of a pandemic, people still feel the pressure to appear “perfect”. Unfortunately, the pressure to be perfect only increases the fear of public speaking, regardless of a speaker’s experience level. As a public speaking coach and founder of non-profit, The Practice Space, I have observed more…

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How to Feel Less Nervous During Public Speaking

Public speaking can be terrifying, especially if you don’t do it often. Guest Blog by AnnMarie Baines, Executive Director of The Practice Space If you have ever felt short of breath, sweaty palms, and nauseous at the thought of speaking in front of others, you aren’t alone. According to the National Institute of Mental Health,…

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