Public Speaking

The fear of public speaking is the most common phobia
ahead of death, spiders, or heights. The National Institute of Mental Health reports that public speaking anxiety affects about 73% of the population. 

"If you can’t communicate and talk to other people
and get across your ideas, you’re giving up your potential.”
– Warren Buffet 

Challenge

The underlying fear is judgment or negative evaluation by others. Most people does not have to speak publicly until they are professionals. Find your personal speaking style by doing the following:

• Join We Are Science in person or online workshops
• Actively engage in the workshop topics
• Ask for help when needed
• Gather your thoughts and rehearse if needed
• Present to your audience confidently

To communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world,
and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.”
– Tony Robbins

Value

Children gain public speaking experience early in their life.