Every year, numerous lists of people’s biggest fears are published, and without fail, public speaking consistently sits near the top. In order to thrive and stand out in today’s content-heavy and ...

Like many people, I’ve never been a huge fan of public speaking. There’s something so jarring about standing up in front of an audience, with all eyes on you. Where I used to avoid public speaking at ...

The short answer is to avoid the same strategies we’ve all exhausted. How many times have you heard “Picture everyone in their underwear,” or “Don’t over-rehearse?” The goal is to connect with the ...

Public speaking can be nerve-wracking for everyone, but often more so for non-native English speakers. These strategies can help boost your confidence and success. These situations could make anyone ...

The fear of public speaking is often reported as one of the most prevalent phobias. The thought of embarrassing yourself or “bombing” is enough to make even the most seasoned veteran break out into a ...

A former White House speechwriter is sharing some of the public speaking tips he picked up while penning prose for President Obama. “These are the lessons in public speaking and communication that ...

It was just an ordinary Tuesday. I woke up, made a strong pot of coffee, and groggily checked my email. At the top of my inbox was… no ordinary email. “Hello! We’re producing an event in New Mexico.

What do the best surgeons, skiers, and speakers have in common? They all know how to be present in the moment. Their success depends on it. As anyone who’s performed surgery, skied the black diamond ...

When I was touring southern India with my husband, a guide took us to a five-elephant festival near the backwaters. We were the only outsiders. We were eager to remain standing still, just watching, ...

What makes a great public speaker truly great? Luckily for the not-so-natural speakers among us (in other words, most of us), speech coaches say the most important presentation skills can be learned.