Public speaking is also closely linked to leadership development. Participation in debates, student bodies, panels, and ...

Over 20 years ago, I took a professional speaking course and it has paid regular dividends ever since. The change was not necessarily in the way I speak, though I am sure it has helped there, rather ...

Whether it's a speech at a professional meeting, a wedding toast, or competing in a sports event, sweaty palms and shaky knees are commonplace when speaking or performing in front of a group of people ...

In 2010, just after my first book was published I got an opportunity to speak on stage with Don Miguel Ruiz, the author of the Four Agreements, for an event in Syracuse, New York. As one of my ...

This post was originally published on the ooomf blog. Palms sweaty. Heart racing. You know the feeling. Whether it’s five people or 50, public speaking is a gut-wrenching experience for most of us.

Public speaking has always been a challenge for me. My initial experience was during a sixth-grade class presentation on Bill Gates. Despite rehearsing and reassuring myself beforehand, I managed only ...

In my work as a voice and performance coach, as well as a therapist, I am often asked to lead workshops on public speaking. And when I do, a great deal of our time and attention is spent addressing ...

The danger of clichés like these is subtle. They produce speeches that are pleasant but forgettable, speakers who are ...

Glossophobia, the fear of public speaking, is one of the most prevalent phobias, touching more than 75% of people. According to recent data, public speaking beats out the fear of death, spiders, or ...

The Post's take on public speaking ["Scared Speechless? Public Speaking Doesn't Have to Be So Terrifying," Sunday Source, Feb. 18] provided an incomplete look at the common fear of public speaking.