Being a public speaker can be tough especially when you are speaking in front of large crowds who are hanging on to every word that you are saying. On the reverse, as an audience member on the receiving end of the speech, watching a speech can be uncomfortable when the speaker has awkward body language. […]
Public speaking habits you should be avoiding
A habit is a way of thinking, feeling or behaving which tends to occur unconsciously and often. Speaking in public comes along with several bad habits. Clenching your hands, pacing the flood, avoiding eye contact and speaking too fast are things listeners would read as signs of being nervous and insecure. Speakers frequently fall into […]
Rising above the fear of public speaking
The fear of public speaking is something many people deal with. Gallup says over 40% of people fear public speaking and some even fear it more than death. However, with a couple of reminders and tips, you can give an excellent talk without fear. The most important thing to remember is that no talk will […]
Public Speaking is About Telling a Story
According to the National Institute of Mental Health , 74% of Americans dread talking in front of an audience. Public Speaking expert Dan Roam says its time to shake the angst. He says that those able to stand in front of a room of people and speak are the same people who get the bonuses […]
Public Speaking: Practice Makes Perfect
Public speaking is a personal stressor for countless numbers of people. The fear of looking unprepared or unprofessional is often a source of anxiety, whether someone is presenting a project in high school or attempting to sell “the next big thing” to the head of a corporation. The only way to improve public speaking ability […]
Grammy award winners offer great tips for public speaking
If you happened to catch the Grammys last night then you may have noticed some great examples of public speaking. According to an article, the first tip noted at the Grammys is to “Thank the people on the ground floor.” Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, winners for Best New Artist, exemplified this by extending their utmost […]
Think you’re the only one with a fear of public speaking?
Public speaking is the last thing most people want to do. For others, they embrace the spotlight and have a true knack for getting people to believe in what they are saying. According to a recent article in the New York Daily News, New York City’s mayor-elect Bill de Blasio’s wife, Chirlane McCray, suffers from […]
Great Public Speaking Tips
I write a lot about public speaking, but I find that it is an art in itself and not many people take it as seriously as they should. Having the ability to captivate your audience is a remarkable feeling. I recently came across an article on Business Insider that provides some helpful tips to be the […]
How to Look Confident While Speaking Publicly
Many people are afraid of speaking publicly. This fear can be felt in over 75% of adults and for a lot of people it is a dreadful feeling. A recent article in the Huffington Post talks about five tips that could help you feel more confident when speaking publicly. The first tip is to get people […]
Deblasio’s Tale of Two New York’s Is Not New, But It’s Working
Déjà vu. It’s almost scary how close this race for mayor is shaping up as a repeat of the past. Been there, done that. However, at the end of the day, it was a disaster for Democrats. The year was 2001. The Democratic field for mayor was crowded then, as it is now. In 2001, […]