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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
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.