Speaking About It

Glossophobia is the fear of public speaking. According to many studies public speaking is the only thing people fear more than death. I love public speaking. You might suspect I love the spotlight. My mother has pictures of me as young as maybe three years old performing in front of people my best lip-sinking with all the drama that comes with it. My first public speaking opportunity came in my kindergarten graduation when I read the commencement speech. I did it again in sixth grade, and then at the high school graduation. In ninth grade I was the master of ceremonies. In between I participated in everything I could that would put me on stage. I began working on radio as I began in college, was master of ceremonies in countless events, performed stand-up comedy for many years, and I’ve been teaching for about a decade. Needless to say, I don’t know what glossophobia feels like.

I began writing this blog back in November 2014. For me it is more challenging writing than speaking about it. My brain works faster than the four fingers I use for typing. I am glad I’m coming back to public speaking after a while. Outside of teaching I’ve been away from formal public speaking presentations for a while. Tonight at the closing event of my current show “Torsos” at The Gallery at Elemar. I’m presenting on the healing and learning benefits and we will have an art discussion surrounding the subject. It would be an honor to see you there. It is going to be the warm up for my presentation to the New Haven Rotary club on Tuesday, again at the gallery. Mark your calendars for Friday, March 13. That night I’ll be presenting on Online Media Tips for Artists (details to come soon). Sign up for the email updates for this and other events.

I enjoy online interactions and I believe in the multiple benefits of online media for learning. After all, it is my specialty. However, there’s nothing like being face to face with the audience and experience their reactions, see the faces, identify the ones with rubber necks, and interact directly with people in this capacity. I am very passionate about teaching and sharing my experiences and the few things I know. It fuels my passion when people is willing to listen, learn, and share their knowledge with me as well. Time to take this show on the road and have fun. Hope to see you tonight.