MIDWAY, Ky. (LEX 18) — Approximately 75% of people experience some form of public speaking anxiety. The fear of public speaking, in fact, is called glossophobia.

One organization with clubs around the United States is working to help people grow in their speaking skills and abilities.

Rick Sebree faced this challenge when he received a work promotion.

“I would be speaking in front of people every day,” said Sebree. “I didn't have confidence in my voice.”

In the mid-1990s, Sebree had a stroke. It affected his ability to speak clearly.

“With time and healing and therapy, I was able to get my speech back,” Sebree said. “I had the speech back, but I didn’t have the confidence.”

Sebree’s work promotion prompted him to look for a place where he could build up that confidence.

“I had heard

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