There is plenty of dubious material which suggests you can combat public speaking fear. Much of it includes fancy techniques such as 'visualisation' or 'breathing techniqu

How to Give a Speech Without Dying
by Cathy Stucker

Two of the top fears of most people are dying and giving a speech. In fact, there is so much fear of public speaking, you might think that people regularly die while givi

SOS Goal Setting
by Fran Watson

... --- ... SOS This is the traditional seafaring emergency call to "Save Our Ship!" - to rush first aid to a sinking vessel. On land - and in daily life - it stands, simpl

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You know the feeling. Looking out at a sea of faces, you notice a few scowls, frowns, even droopy eyelids on some of your audience members. What are they thinking?

For Speaking Ease, Forgive Your Younger Self
by Melissa Mayers Lewis

I love the Disney movie The Kid with Bruce Willis. In it he plays a stressed-out, high-power image consultant. He wears expensive suits, lives in a chic, elegantly

Speak Up or Sit Down
by A. Raymond Randall, Jr.

Last night the phone rang; my wife said, "I hope it's for you". When I answered, the caller asked, "Ray, would you speak to the Lions Club next month?" First my

Make The Most of Examples and Stories
by Graham Jones

Examples and stories can bring your presentations alive. They can transform a dull, dry subject into something which is interesting and alive. When presenters give example

Speak in Public! Who Me
by Kathy Thompson

The first time I had to speak in front of a group was in Air Force boot camp. I had always been very shy, naive, and backward. During Air Force boot camp I was so impr

Youre Making Me Nervous
by Pearson Brown

Almost everybody is nervous when they stand up to speak. There’s no shame in being nervous. However, if you are too nervous, your anxiety will spread to your audience, ma

Know Your Audience
by Bette Daoust, Ph.D.

What is worse than wearing a tuxedo to an event when everyone else is attending in shorts?

I have said the same thing over and over again: before you attend t

The Secrets of “Watchability” for Speakers
by Avish Parashar
"Watchability." Both my spell checker and an online dictionary tell me that "watchability" is not a real word. However, I will continue to use it because, in my opinion, th

Directing Voiceovers: Dont Be, Do!
by Peter Drew

Directing a voice-over talent you've hired to read a spot for, say, dog food is pretty much the same as directing a great actor in a scene in a major film production. Well,

15 Ways To Keep Your Speaking Inspiring and Creative
by Catherine Franz

When stressed or blocked it is wise to make a change so thatwe don’t stay in that place. Yet, many times we forget someof the simple things that we can do for ourselve

Poised for Success: How Developing Self Awareness Can Improve Your Presentations
by Roy Palmer

There are a number of factors that determine how your audience will judge you and subsequently your message, one of the most visible being your posture. Posture is a reflect