Communication · Executive Insight Brief · 545
Afraid to present, able to explain
The PRPSA measures reported fear of public speaking, which development programs must keep distinct from observed performance.
Premise
The Personal Report of Public Speaking Anxiety (PRPSA) measures reported anxiety about public speaking. An employee may fear presenting yet explain technical work accurately once the presentation begins. Another may appear calm while delivering unsupported claims. Those are different problems, and a score about apprehension does not establish competence or the quality of a decision.
When talent development treats reluctance to present as deficient communication skill, training can miss the cause. A speech-specific profile should redirect attention toward what people report fearing and what they can demonstrably do under relevant conditions.
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