So far we've discussed the topic of of public speaking, thought about effective and ineffective public speaking,

So far we've discussed the topic of of public speaking, thought about effective and ineffective public speaking,

and considered the ethics of speaking and audience participation. Public speaking anxiety is real and does have serious consequences. What makes it so hard to "fix" is that each case is different. But the first step is taking the time to consider what makes you anxious about public speaking.

In your initial post to the discussion board, please follow these steps: