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I would see this as an opportunity to sign up for a course (plenty out there that improve your speaking). You could see your job as exposure therapy, and opportunities to practice your speech. Your ow...

This is such a common stutter experience. Phones are the devil. Lots of different things made me more comfortable with calls over time (general self esteem, feeling less embarrassed when I do stutte...

I agree with you, and it's not necessarily letting them know BEFORE you arrive, you can at least tell them once you enter the room of the interview. like when they ask you to talk about yourself, you ...

I’m sorry you had such a bad experience. Interviewing is the hardest part of being a PWS. I disclose in my resume that I’m a Neurodivergent Professional who has managed a mild persistent developmenta...

It's so important to notify HR people before your interview that you have a stutter. Whenever I have a meeting with someone new, I always let them know I have a stutter when I accept the invitation. T...

Disclosing before hand is the best thing for all involved: it takes the pressure off you and allows listeners to trigger their empathy and patience to fully listen to what you're saying, not how you'r...

Oral exam

Oral exam Hello everybody, just wanted to tell you that i have a big oral exam in my law studies today and i plan to disclose my stutter beforehand so it’s easier for me.. it’s the first time i’ve don...

I’m covert by preference, open by lack of choice. When I’m at my best I’m very good at coping, but when I get tired, stressed, or sad I just roll on with it. I still cope (diaphragmatic breathing etc....

i absolutely despise when this or something similar happens to me but you wont see me outwardly express for a few reasons : 1. to me it signals that you view my speech as something you don't want t...

I’ve stuttered badly through a few job interviews too, but still got the jobs. Some hiring managers are willing to look past your stutter because they know it doesn’t define your skills or intelligen...

Meh Ive stuttered during every interview. I laugh it off, tell them I have a stuttering issue and they say it’s fine. Me and my stutter are a complete package. I have no shame about it and will laugh...

i'll mention it when i go back on monday. it's hard for me to admit because im fluent 99% of the time so i get worried it will come off weird if i say something...

Yeah like i can even introduce myself to my direct family easily but put me with some strangers and i start sweating like shit...

Phones are always tough for me too. Celebrate the small victories and like what was already said, give yourself grace. We are always so hard on ourselfs Keep your chin up!...

Disclosing your stutter to the interviewer(s) shows emotional intelligence and incredible courage. I think they would greatly appreciate that and it’ll make you feel much more relaxed too. Apart fro...

He’s lucky to have you guys! The patience and understanding you guys have is amazing. Also yes your suggestion on telling people about my stutter before I speak is a good way to make me feel comfortab...

I lost my fear of public speaking.

I lost my fear of public speaking. Hey guys, a while ago I decided to face any situation with my head held high. Now I order food, answer calls, go shopping, and sometimes even make video calls. All o...

How did the presentation go? I see disclosing as demonstrating that I am comfortable with my condition. They are going to see me stutter anyway, at least they know what is going on....

You know, I guess sometimes I do need to just totally just tell people. Sometimes I have gotten scared, but you’re right. Thank you so much for the advice...

I like to tell them i have a stutter gimme a bit and most of the time they understand

I like to tell them i have a stutter gimme a bit and most of the time they understand ...