Is this course for me?

Find out by taking the public speaking anxiety test. Get your score.

Low Anxiety

If your score is lower than 98, you have low public speaking anxiety.

Recommendation: Join a speaking practice group such as SpeakMeister Practice Clubs or Toastmasters Clubs.


Medium Anxiety

If your score is between 98-131, you have medium public speaking anxiety.


Recommendation: Start the Essentials Course and join the SpeakMeister Practice Clubs to build skill and confidence.

High Anxiety

If your score is higher than 131, you have high public speaking anxiety.

Recommendation: the Desensitization Laboratory (LAB) program. After you complete the LAB, join the SpeakMeister Practice Clubs. 



SpeakMeister Clubs focus on anxiety — Toastmasters Clubs do not.

Who should attend?

If you struggle with any of these situations or symptoms, the SpeakMeister program is for you.

Situations

  • Introducing yourself in a group
  • Being put on the spot
  • Expressing your opinion
  • Participating in group discussions
  • Being the center of attention
  • Speaking off-the-cuff (impromptu)

Situations

  • Taking turns speaking around a table
  • Performing in front of an audience
  • Speaking to authority figures (your boss)
  • Interviewing
  • Asking questions in a meeting

Situations

  • Giving status updates in a meeting
  • Giving speeches and presentations
  • Being evaluated
  • Telling a joke at a party
  • Selling your ideas
  • Suddenly being in the spotlight

Symptoms

  • Rapid heart rate
  • Sweating
  • Shaking or trembling
  • Blushing
  • Voice quivering
  • Breathless or hyperventilating

Symptoms

  • Mind going blank
  • Losing train of thought
  • Dry mouth
  • Chest tightening
  • Throat tightening
  • Insomnia or trouble sleeping

Symptoms

  • Nausea / gastro-intestinal problems
  • Frequent swallowing / lump in throat
  • Feelings of unreality
  • Passing out
  • Diarrhea
  • Frequent urination
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The Essentials Course is a great fit if you are uncomfortable in any of these situations. And if you experience any of the symptoms as frustrating and concerning.


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The SpeakMeister Practice Clubs are a great fit if you are looking for gradual exposure and practice.


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The Desensitization Laboratory (LAB) is a great fit if you have high anxiety or panic attacks in any of these situations. And if you experience any of the symptoms as intense and distressing.