(WSJ) — Feeling clammy and short of breath? Heart racing? Is the world spinning? If it happens only while talking to a group of people, it may just be a bad case of glossophobia—the fear of public speaking. Hoping to find a better way to overcome stage fright than our usual take-a-gulp-of-wine method, we decided to test different approaches to overcoming our fear: consulting with experts via phone and Skype, as well as in person. We also went to a group meeting of Toastmasters International, a nonprofit aimed at improving members’ public speaking and leadership skills.
