Work with a public speaking anxiety coach who gets to the root of your fear.
1:1 online coaching for professionals, leaders and executives who look calm on the outside but dread every presentation, meeting and Zoom call.
What does a public speaking anxiety coach do?
A public speaking anxiety coach helps you change how you think about speaking, so the fear stops running the show.
Most speaking coaches work on delivery: slides, structure, body language. An anxiety coach works on what's underneath: the beliefs, predictions and old experiences that trigger the racing heart and blank mind.
You leave with tools for the moment and a different relationship with speaking for the long term.
This is for you if you:
- Dread presentations, meetings or Zoom calls for days beforehand
- Get a shaking voice, racing heart or blank mind when you speak
- Feel everyone is judging you when you're the center of attention
- Seem fine on the outside but feel panic on the inside
- Tried breathing, practicing more or Toastmasters, and the fear is still there
- Know speaking anxiety is holding back your career
What 600+ people told us about their fear of speaking
We analyzed 2,500+ recorded calls, intake forms and messages from people who came to us for help. This is what they said, in their own words.
When it hits
What it feels like
What they'd already tried
From our analysis of 2,500+ recorded calls, intake forms and messages with 600+ people who came to us for help (2024 to 2026). Most people mention more than one.
Speaking anxiety runs in a loop.
Breathing exercises and practice treat the symptoms. The loop keeps running underneath, which is why the fear comes back before the next talk.
"They'll see I'm nervous."
Racing heart, shaky voice, blank mind
"See? I'm bad at this."
Skip the next one. The fear grows.
How our public speaking anxiety coaching works
1:1 over Zoom, from anywhere, with a coach who specializes in speaking anxiety.
Break the loop
Understand what's really happening when anxiety hits, and why "just breathe" hasn't stuck.
Find and release beliefs
Uncover the specific thoughts driving your fear and challenge them with your coach.
In-the-moment tools
Know exactly what to do when nerves show up before or during a talk.
Speak with influence
Test new beliefs in your real meetings and presentations, and step into a confident speaking identity.
Anxiety coaching vs. therapy, Toastmasters and speaking classes
| Option | What it focuses on | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiety coaching | The thoughts and beliefs behind your speaking fear, tested in your real situations | Professionals whose anxiety is holding back their career |
| Therapy | Broader mental health, past experiences, diagnosed anxiety disorders | Anxiety that affects many areas of life |
| Toastmasters | Regular practice in a supportive group | Building experience once fear is manageable |
| Speaking classes | Delivery skills: structure, voice, body language | Polishing skills, not removing fear |
Coaching is not a replacement for therapy or medical care. If your anxiety affects many parts of your life, a licensed professional is the right first step.
Meet your public speaking anxiety coaches
Cassandra Powell
Turned a shaking voice at age 10 into a career helping others. 3,330+ coaching hours. Featured in Forbes and O Magazine.
Gina Rapaport
ICF Certified Professional Coach who overcame her own fear of speaking. Coaches emerging leaders through senior executives.
Julia Pardoe
EMCC-accredited coach who learned to lead in a second language. Helps professionals stay clear under pressure.
Kit Pang
Former Harvard Business School public speaking coach, TEDx speaker and coach to three TEDx speakers. Kit built the method every BostonSpeaks coach uses.
I used to get in my head and I hated it. It held me back professionally. Now, I feel super comfortable as a speaker.
How much each fear held Speakers back, before and after coaching
- Judgment9.33.6
- Failure9.13.1
- A bad experience repeating8.93.4
- Rejection8.72.6
- Going blank8.63.2
- Being seen8.63.0
- Not having control8.42.8
- Unpredictability7.92.8
Average self-ratings on a 1 to 10 scale, at the start of coaching and at graduation.
What changes for our Speakers
“My voice doesn't shake at all. And I actually join Zoom calls now at work.”
“I have a speaking event next week and I don't feel nervous.”
“I have my colleagues asking me how I got ‘so comfortable’ with public speaking.”
“I felt more relaxed.”
Feel progress in 90 days, or get a full refund.
If you attend your sessions, complete the curriculum and don't feel progress within 90 days, you get your money back.
How much does a public speaking anxiety coach cost?+
Investment depends on the program and number of sessions, and payment plans are available. On your free call, we'll walk you through the options and recommend the one that fits your situation.
How long does it take to overcome public speaking anxiety?+
Many Speakers notice a shift within the first few sessions, and keep building from there in their real meetings and presentations.
Is coaching online?+
Yes. All coaching is 1:1 over Zoom, so you can work with us from anywhere in the US or abroad.
What if I don't speak often?+
You don't need to speak more to feel better. We work on the root cause of your anxiety, then you test it in whatever speaking situations you have, even one meeting a week.
I've tried a speaking coach or Toastmasters. How is this different?+
Most coaches and groups work on skills and practice. We work on the thoughts and beliefs that create the fear, which is why Speakers who tried everything else often finally see a change.
Is there a guarantee?+
Yes. If you attend your sessions, complete the curriculum and don't feel progress within 90 days, you get a full refund.
Is this therapy?+
No. Coaching focuses on speaking situations at work and doesn't treat anxiety disorders. If your anxiety affects many areas of your life, we recommend a licensed professional.
Ready to stop dreading your next presentation?
Book a free call with our team. We'll learn about your speaking situations, explain how coaching works, and help you decide if it's the right fit.
- We learn about your speaking situation
- We answer any questions you have
- We help you find the program that fits your needs
