The fear of public speaking, known as Glossophobia, is quite common and can be very dramatic for many individuals. Surveys indicate that about 75% of people experience some degree of anxiety related to public speaking.  It often ranks among the top fears, even surpassing the fear of death in some surveys.

Three Hera Hub members share their tips on fighting the fear of public speaking.  You can learn about each of them below.

Purvi Shah, founder of On Point Image Consulting

Purvi Shah is an award wining hair/makeup artist and mastered her craft in personal branding and image consulting for over 25 years. She has founded On Point Image Consulting to provide her clients with a holistic and personalized approach to style in order to bring them the confidence and success that aligns their image with their personal and professional goals.
Bringing a critical and precise focus and analysis of the styles, personal branding and non-verbal communication techniques employed by today’s thought leaders, executives and professionals, she leads customized workshops and coaches on image strategy. She believes image perception directly impacts profitability and success, and with tools like color theory, style and wardrobe analysis, she empowers clients to embody and build their brand with impact and influence, ensuring their outer image matches their inner brilliance!!

Amanda Hennessey, founder of San Diego Public Speaking

Amanda Hennessey is a public speaking coach, here to help self-doubting experts approach public speaking from a place of service and passion, rather than from fear, ego, a need for approval (or thinking that seeing your audience in their underwear is a good idea).

She is the author of Your Guide to Public Speaking and the CEO and Founder of San Diego Public Speaking, Boston Public Speaking, and Co-Founder of San Diego Acting Classes. Whether she is working with clients one-on-one who are over playing small or teams who need courage and practical skills, Amanda loves helping her clients move towards reaching their potential.

Websites: www.sandiegopublicspeaking.com and www.sandiegoactingclasses.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/amandahennessey

Darlene Hawley ~Leadership & Business Coach

Darlene Hawley is a speaker, podcast host, business coach, and communication expert who shows ambitious, heart-centered entrepreneurs and rising business leaders how to speak up, stand out, and make more impact.

Her genius is twofold. Darlene shows entrepreneurs 2+ years into their business how to deepen their business foundation and go after visibility so they can share their message with the world, attract dream clients, and have the impact, freedom, and flexibility they desire.

Plus, she supports organizational leaders and their teams to strengthen their inner and outer voice so that they can speak up for themselves and the ideas and issues that matter most and move people to take action whenever they speak.

Websites: www.darlenehawley.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/darlenehawley