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 ...

You don't have to be a "born" public speaker to be a good one, researchers say. — -- You don't have to be a "born" public speaker to be a good one, and researchers think they can measure what ...

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No business leader delivers a speech with the intention of boring their audience. But it happens. Reading PowerPoints line for line. Rambling on and on. Speeding past your main point. These are common ...

“Aytekin, I have no idea what he’s saying,” my friend Sam whispered under her breath. We were watching a lengthy slide presentation at a business conference, and nearly every word coming out of the ...

Speaking in professional environments can be daunting, especially for beginners in the workforce. At the same time, you can be further into your career but uncomfortable starting at a new company.

When my middle son Spencer was 10 years old and the holidays were approaching, he thought it’d be helpful to make some gift suggestions to my husband, Gordon, and me. Spence prepared a pitch deck ...

Communication expert shares his top tips for delivering powerful speeches that leave a lasting impact. In a world inundated with information, capturing a crowd’s attention is more important than ever.

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 ...

In her op-ed “Hall of Fame Tips for Presidential Candidates” (Aug. 10), Merrie Spaeth states that “speeches should be governed by the time available,” and calls this a manifestation of the Peter ...

We're taking the guesswork out of this important moment. Start your speech by welcoming the guests and expressing gratitude to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Include fond memories and ...