Speakers are not infallible machines

Fear of public speaking is one of the most common human fears. Psychologists call it glossophobia. It manifests itself in different degrees of anxiety as severe as panic attacks and is often accompanied by physical symptoms such as nausea.

If your stomach turns over and your heart beats like crazy when you are about to give a public speech, you've probably already read many tips on how to cope with this fear.

Often, for example, you were advised to imagine the audience in their underwear or completely naked. However, you may find this even more distracting.

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