Tue, 11 May 2027 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Wine-Price Building
Session: 1 of 2
Non-JMU employees may be present in this workshop as part of the Dual Career Program offered in partnership with JMU Human Resources. This program aims to provide essential support to new and prospective faculty, staff, and their families in an effort to support recruitment and retention. Contact JMU Human Resources for details and information on the Dual Career Program. Contact Ashlyn Holz to register for this workshop.
Description: The fear of public speaking, or glossophobia, is the most common phobia reported – ranking ahead of spiders, death, and even heights! In fact, research shows that glossophobia may affect up to 75% of the population.
But there is hope.
And hope comes in the form of practice.
In this 2-part workshop, we will first discuss the best practices of giving effective presentations. Then... take a deep breath... you will have the opportunity to put this new knowledge into practice by giving a short presentation to the other attendees.
Rest assured, the crowd will be small, and the snacks will be plentiful - all in an effort to create a safe, supportive environment for you to practice overcoming a fear that is known to many.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the brain science behind the fear of public speaking.
- Apply presentation best practices.
- Practice presentation skills.
Facilitated by: Jennifer Testa, Director, Talent Development and Andrea Kiser, Supervisor of Consulting Services