Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking

What percentage of the population has an intense fear of public speaking?

• 30%

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

What is the literal meaning of glossophobia?

• Fear of water

• Fear of spiders

• Fear of heights

• Fear of the tongue

How many women and men were tested in the study by Texas Christian University?

• 40 women and 40 men

• 60 women and 60 men

• 50 women and 50 men

• 48 women and 48 men

What is the first step in the Triple P method for public speaking?

• Panic

• Prepare

• Pretend

• Procrastinate

What is the second step in the Triple P method for public speaking?

• Prepare

• Pretend

• Posture and physicality

• Ponder

What is the third step in the Triple P method for public speaking?

• Panic

• Prepare

• Pander to your audience

• Pretend

What is recommended to avoid before giving a speech?

• Energy drinks

• Soda

• Fruits and vegetables

• Large meals or dairy products

What should you bring onstage if allowed before giving a speech?

• Tea

• Juice

• Water

• Coffee

What does good posture help with while giving a speech?

• Makes you look confident

• Makes you look relaxed

• Helps you breathe and speak easier

• Makes you look taller

What is the key to keeping the audience on your side while giving a speech?

• Avoiding jokes

• Keeping a natural cadence and pace

• Reading entirely off the cards

• Being completely serious