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 ...

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 ...

Steve Jobs wasn’t successful just because of his brilliance—he truly understood what people wanted. If simply hearing the phrase “public speaking” makes you cringe, Zach Holman, a prominent developer ...

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 ...

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.

Speaking in professional environments can be daunting, especially for beginners in the workforce. At the same time, you can be further into your career but uncomfortable starting at a new company.

“There are two types of speakers. Those who get nervous and those who are liars.” ― Mark Twain Did you know that according to the Wall Street Journal, public speaking is the number one fear in America ...

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 ...

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, ...