"Speaking in front of a crowd, giving an important presentation, going to a job interview-they're all stressful and they can trigger anxiety and fear in even the most stalwart people. So how do you beat it back when you need to? One psychologist suggests the FEAR method, or "Focus, Expose, Approach, Rehearse."
"confidence in public speaking is a valuable tool for children to have.
"A clear confident speaking voice is an essential life skill that fosters self-esteem and personal confidence,"" "Children need lots of opportunities to prepare and present speeches as well as to listen to and watch others speak."