At 35, I moved with my family to Rotterdam, in the Netherlands. I was following a new opportunity to lead global diversity and inclusion at a large, multinational company and mentor talented women in ...

Estimates of people with fear of public speaking range as high as 75 percent. Breathing techniques can relax the mind and ...

Fear often keeps people from taking the all-important first step towards success. It is that little voice in our heads that often holds us back. Fear gives us pause. It puts a negative spin on things.

What is one piece of advice you would give to entrepreneurs who are afraid of failure, and how did you overcome your own fears and doubts? We asked industry experts to share their experiences, and ...

Fear is an inevitable part of life. Whether it’s fear of spiders, heights, or public speaking, we’re all scared, occasionally. Entrepreneurs know this feeling well, as fear often seems like a ...

Amber and her family in the Volkswagen convertible she bought after learning she was cancer-free Amber used to live her life with anxiety and fear—always trying to stay within her comfort zone. She ...

When I was eight or nine years old, I would hide under the bed, hearing my parents scream at each other. Dad had come home late and drunk, again, and my mother began berating him about his ...

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We’ve all heard that flying is the safest way to travel, but you’re not alone if you still get anxious before stepping on a plane. “Flying is stressful. Over 25 million Americans indicate that they ...

To help their son overcome social anxiety, a set of parents took a controversial approach. Instead of sitting beside him on flights, they intentionally book his seat separately, encouraging him to ...