Fear of Public Speaking? 

Speaking on Teams can feel harder because you can't always tell from people's faces whether they're following you. Don't guess. Finish your point, ask directly whether people are following, and keep some participant reactions visible when your setup allows it.

Learn how to answer on the spot questions at work without rambling, guessing or overcommitting, with practical ways to respond clearly under pressure.

4th September 2026 When nerves make you want the speaking part over, your pace can start to speed up. Quick answer: To stop speaking too fast when nervous, change the pace you rehearse at before the meeting rather than relying on yourself to slow down once you are speaking. Nerves make you want to get through the moment quickly, which pushes your pace up. Rehearsing much more slowly gives you a slower starting point, so the usual increase in speed is less likely to turn into