Situation · Work
“I get really anxious before presentations”
What could be going on
Social anxiety: Fits if you fear being judged or humiliated in front of others.
Fear versus anxiety: Fits if the dread builds well before the event.
Spotlight effect: Fits if you think everyone notices every small mistake.
Panic: Fits if you get sudden surges of fear with racing heart and breathlessness.
Physical complaints under stress: Fits if stress shows up as stomach, head or chest symptoms.
Stereotype threat: Fits if you fear confirming a stereotype about your group.
Questions to carry
- Right before the last presentation, whose face in the room was I most worried about?
- What do I picture happening in front of everyone when the anxiety peaks?
Also said as
- I panic before speaking in meetings
- fear of public speaking at work
- my heart races when I have to present
- I dread giving updates to leadership
- I'm nervous about presenting at work
- I get stage fright before meetings