48. How to manage public speaking nerves

Question time can feel like the most unpredictable - and nerve-wracking - part of giving a talk. You’ve prepared your slides, rehearsed your key points… but what about the questions you can’t anticipate?In this episode, Jen and Michael share practical strategies to help you appro ...  Show more

In this weeks' episode we had a fascinating chat with Dr Tommy Leung who is a parasitologist interested in the ecological and evolutionary facets of parasitism. Their research covers a range of parasite-related topics including macroecological patterns of parasitism, parasite com ...  Show more

Does the thought of public speaking make you start sweating? You're not alone!

In this episode, Sarah Gryberg dives into a topic that many of us can relate to: the challenge of public speaking. Whether you’re addressing a small team meeting or presenting in front of a l ...

It’s REALLY hard to speak up when you’re scared or nervous; worried about looking like an idiot or being rejected.Yet we need to, right? Because, chances are, you’re listening to this podcast because you are fearful of speaking in public (whatever that looks like to you) and ther ...  Show more

Glossophobia, or fear of public speaking, is one of the most common phobias. But there are ways to manage your fears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

The way you respond to feelings of anxiety makes a huge difference in how intense these emotions become and how long they last. There may be some mistakes you’re making that are actually making your anxiety worse. Fortunately, learning about anxiety can help you figure out how to ...  Show more