Conquer Your Fear of Speaking
A step-by-step course for replacing your fear of speaking with self-confidence, drive, and the determination to succeed.
This course is designed to build self-confidence in anyone who gives presentations but is troubled by a fear of speaking, Experienced by three out of every four people, the fear of speaking can keep anyone from talking their best when it matters most. A dry mouth, tense muscles, "butterflies," momentary confusion, and the need to avoid speaking situations at all costs are just a few of the tell-tale signs that your fear of speaking needs some close attention.
In this course, you'll learn time-tested methods for managing and even conquering your fear of speaking. The methods will teach you how to replace anxiety with a sense of calmness and feeling overwhelmed and confused with a new found sense of power to take control of your thoughts and fears.
Congratulations on taking the vital next to conquer your fear of speaking by enrolling in this course.
Your Instructor
Dr. Robert A. Portnoy is the founder and president of the Learn to Present Academy., a company dedicated to helping people learn to master effective and powerful communication skills.
As a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist, Dr. Portnoy has helped his many patients overcome communication disabilities and speak in ways that allow them to meaningfully communicate with colleagues, friends, and family.
Dr. Portnoy has distinguished himself as a business communication expert in Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies and as a professional educator in top-ranked universities.
Students in his courses and workshops regard Dr. Portnoy as a significant and memorable contributor to their professional development.
Dr. Portnoy engages students in a learning journey that they will long remember and cherish for a lifetime.
Course Curriculum
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StartHow to Access the Course
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StartIntroduction
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StartLesson 1: Let's Talk About the Fear of Speaking
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StartLesson 2: How the Course Works (0:40)
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StartLesson 3: Get a Baseline
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StartLesson 4: Abdominal Breathing
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StartLesson 5: Progressive Relaxation (20:12)
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StartLesson 6: Cognitive Restructuring
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StartLesson 7: Systematic Desensitization
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StartLesson 8: Presentation Skills Training (1:54)
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StartLesson 9: Course Review