In Part I of this blog series, I shared a personal and hopefully instructive account of my own journey through my greatest fear. Throughout this series, I hope to continue to refer to public speaking as a primary example of a fear that can be overcome. It is one of the greatest challenges I have faced in this life and, therefore, provides a deeply personal and relatable example. It is my hope that, by sharing these experiences, you will find encouragement, insight, and pr

Glossophobia”… it’s a word I didn’t know until I started putting this blog post together. Ironically, there was a time in my life when, if I’d looked up the definition, I wouldn’t have been surprised to find my picture staring back at me! Glossophobia - The Fear of Public Speaking: Key Facts Public speaking—known as glossophobia—is one of the world's most common fears. An estimated 75% of people experience some level of anxiety when speaking in front of an audience, making

I had “that dream” again the other night. It’s the one where I am back in school, suddenly realizing I forgot to drop a class or have an upcoming final exam in a class I didn’t attend or study for! Perhaps you have had this or a similar dream. After all these years, “that dream” still surfaces in me from time to time. I interpret this dream symbolically. It signals that something in my life needs my attention or preparation. Our lives often unfold as a series of events or cha