Your pitch serves as a gateway between every new person you meet and their contribution to your enterprise. Land the pitch, and you’ll open the door to a bigger conversation that could lead to a new ...

If you have a very introverted nature, the idea of public speaking probably doesn't appeal to you much. You prefer one-to-one interactions or support and back-office work. Yet, introverts have several ...

Overcoming Stage Fear Understanding Stage Fear: In the modern world, effective leadership involves not just decision-making ...

Public speaking is hard enough for most of us. You've memorized, rehearsed, and gone over it a million times in your head, but there is no guarantee those brilliant words of yours are going to flow ...

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 ...

Four years ago today, I attended my first Toastmasters group. A year prior to that, I was diagnosed with social anxiety disorder. Given that as a lawyer, I get paid to talk for a living, struggling ...

Programs—usually 8 to 12 weeks—are offered at rotating locations in all 50 states and DC. They focus on confidence and leadership skills in addition to public speaking. In four weeknight workshops, ...

Stage Fear: In today's times, a good leader is one who not only makes decisions but also connects with the hearts and minds ...

Three Adlai E. Stevenson High School seniors, Mahum Sheikh, Jeanette Han and Aditi Singh, have spearheaded an initiative to teach elementary schoolchildren public speaking skills. Given the current ...