Tom Watson stands confidently before the group of manufacturing employees, conducting management training.Working easily with flip chart,easel,and markers,his relaxed manner belies the fact he once experienced severe communication anxiety before groups.His listeners see and hear a relaxed,clear communicator.However,he has struggled with communication anxiety as most speakers do,perhaps even more than most.Can the average speaker overcome communication anxiety?Are there some practical tips for managing anxiety? Tom Watson stands confidently before the group of manufacturing employees, conducting management training. Working easily with flip chart, easel, and markers, his relaxed manner belies the fact he once experienced severe communication anxiety before groups. His listeners see and hear a relaxed, clear communicator. However, he has struggled with communication anxiety as most speakers do, perhaps even more than most. Can the average speaker overcome communication anxiety？Are there some practical tips for managing anxiety?