Fear of public speaking can be helped

Did you know (and I didn’t until I started writing this post) that the fear of speaking in public is known as glossophobia? The word glossophobia in fact comes from the Greek γλῶσσα glōssa, meaning tongue, and φόβος phobos, fear or dread. Makes sense doesn’t it.

And of course many people have this fear. (The stats suggest 3 out of every four people

 

The physical symptoms (dry mouth, pounding heart, nausea, sweating) result from an adrenal fuelled ‘fight or flight’ reaction.

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When might Life Coaching be a good option?

Life Coaching is a professional partnership supporting individuals in improving their lives or one aspect of their lives. It is positive, practical and pro-active.

How do you know when it is appropriate to seek support from a coach?

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Shift in government policy re mental health

Paul Farmer, head of Mind, the mental health charity:

“Good mental well-being isn’t just about treatment, it’s also about prevention.

By focusing on the factors that take their toll on our well-being in the first place, we have a chance at achieving better mental health for everyone.”

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