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 ...

When Chris Obolensky arrived at the University of Virginia three years ago, he was surprised to learn that that there was no place on Grounds that focused specifically on helping students hone their ...

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 ...

There’s no shortage of well-meaning public-speaking advice out there–some of it familiar to the point of cliche, some of it novel. The truth is that to become a great speaker, you need to be aware of ...

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.

The term "public speaking" conjures images of packed auditoriums and spot lit podiums. But, in reality, we are public speaking all the time. Experiences like presenting in a meeting or pitching your ...

What are you most afraid of? If you’re like most Americans, public speaking bothers you more than heights, bugs, snakes, enclosed spaces, flying, strangers, clowns and the prospect of drowning. In ...