say that the reason they won”t or don’t LIKE public speaking is that they are scared of making fools of themselves. Listen….think that through carefully…………………where is that fear coming from? Do you see yourself as inadequate? Well, do you? if so, then why? Nobody is perfect, and I can assure you, that in any size audience of people listening to you if you are up there, the chances are there’s more admiration for your courage to do so than any feelings of condemnation! So, here’s the thought I want you thinking………………is this a self confidence issue, perhaps low self esteem? Fearing a crowd of people just for the sake of fearing them and what may happen while you are giving your presentation is rather irrational, not so? There’s a way through this……………………….Practice standing up and delivering a speech, have all the theory about HOW to do so at your fingertips! Prepare, practice, put in EFFORT, and BANISH this fear. It can be done, hundreds upon hundreds of people work through this fear daily, so why don’t you? THINK about this, think it through thoroughly……………..if you can work through this fear of public speaking, then what is left that you CANNOT do? Makes you think….doesn’t it? ‘DO the thing and you SHALL have the power’ !!!  Live with passion!  Cheers, Pat !