How Bad is Your Speech Fright?

Find Out in Just 3 Minutes!

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Are nerves holding you back when you speak in front of others—whether behind a podium, in front of a class, or during a job interview, video conference, social event, or other occasion?

You are not alone if they are—approximately 75% of individuals struggle with speech fright.

Recognizing the impact of this fear is a crucial step in taming it. To assist you on your journey, I’ve developed a freeinformative 3-minute quiz that provides immediate feedback on your anxiety levels.

This is your first step toward breaking free from the grip of performance anxiety.

Click below to start your path to greater confidence and joy when speaking in front of others.

—Dr. David Lee Fish, Ph.D.

Take the Quiz!

3-Minute Speech Fright Quiz

NOTE: Speech fright can strike in many different situations. They include:

  • formal presentations
  • committee meetings
  • video chats
  • job interviews
  • social gatherings
  • and many others

Keep all such possibilities in mind as you answer the following questions to reveal the full extent of your speech fright.

1 / 9

Speech fright makes speaking in front of others unenjoyable.

2 / 9

Speech fright keeps me from concentrating fully when I speak in front of others.

3 / 9

Speech fright provokes physical symptoms that affect how well I speak in front of others.

4 / 9

Speech fright causes me to make mistakes when I speaking front of others.

5 / 9

Speech fright inhibits my motivation to speak in front of others.

6 / 9

Speech fright makes me pass up opportunities I would otherwise pursue.

7 / 9

Speech fright negatively affects my pursuit of professional, educational, or other goals.

8 / 9

I take beta-blockers or another prescribed medication to help me with my speech fright.

9 / 9

Speech fright leads to self-medication in the form of alcohol or another substance.

Your score is

The average score is 7%