To Overcome Fear Of Speaking, Don't Skimp On Sleep: "The vitality that results from a combination of exercise, nutrition, and sleep simply cannot be faked." U.S. News & World Report cites 50-70 million people suffer from a chronic sleep disorder, which "affects daily functioning and impinges on health."
 

Shhh, Don't Shout, To Soothe Fear Of Speaking: When we're really communicating ideas to listeners, whether in front of a big audience or just at a meeting, we're using many elements of vocal and physical variety. It is well to remember that all these are effects and not causes... under the direct influence of our mental and emotional state.

To Conquer Fear Of Public Speaking, Start With The Familiar: Sometimes a person's job requires speaking to fellow employees or even the public. The fear response can be a problem even if you're just raising your hand at a meeting or preparing to offer a toast, and certainly before an interview.
 

"Go", "Slow", And "Whoa" Foods To Relieve Speaking Stress : The saying "You are what you eat" may be particularly true for scared speakers. That's because nutrition plays a key role during stress.