Communication Anxiety

Communication anxiety is also known as public speech anxiety. Contrary to other types of anxieties, it is just a NORMAL phenomenon among ordinary people. In fact, a significant number of people tend to avoid situations of public speaking, and an even greater number of people can not perform as effectively as they otherwise can due to anxiety and stress. A few individuals even rank public speaking ahead of their worst fears, such as snakes, spiders, and even death. I used to feel this way! But once I was hired by to be a tour guide, I knew I would have to come to terms with this phobia. I realized the best way to over come my issue is to open up with my audience, interact with them, relate to them. Anything to take the pressure off your self. They way I think is if I talk to this person one on one then it will make it feel like the whole presentation is less formal and more relaxed.