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Challenge to Improve Your Public Speaking

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“CHALLENGE TO IMPROVE YOUR PUBLIC SPEAKING”

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Vinh Giang

Alexander Lyon Communication Coach

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Topic poll · all networksWhat % of people reportedly suffer from fear of public speaking?

  1. 25%
  2. 45%
  3. 75%
  4. 90%
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75%

Warren Buffett once dropped a class to avoid public speaking!

Buffett was so terrified of public speaking he dropped a Columbia University course. He later paid $100 for a Dale Carnegie class — a skill he now calls his most valuable investment.

Topic poll · all networksShould athletes be required to take public speaking training?

  • Yes — it's part of the job 0%
  • Only for star players 0%
  • No — play speaks for itself 0%
  • Only after big games 0%

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Topic poll · all networksWhat share of people reportedly fear public speaking more than death?

  1. 1 in 10
  2. 1 in 4
  3. 1 in 3
  4. 1 in 2
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1 in 4

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