The trepidation tied to public speaking is rooted in a complex blend of psychological and situational factors. Psychologically, many individuals’ fear stems from ingrained negative self-perceptions or past negative experiences that continue to echo in their minds (Li, 2020; Breakey, 2005). These can manifest as haunting reminders of moments when their words didn’t flow as planned or when their message didn’t resonate as intended, nurturing a persistent dread of recurrence.

In this blog, we will delve deeper into these key causes, explore how they interconnect to amplify public speaking anxiety and discuss strategies to navigate and mitigate this fear, aiming to empower you to speak with confidence and clarity.