The 10 scariest public speaking moments
Halloween made the author think about being scared, and that made him think, logically enough, about the terrifying accidents that turn a speech into a ‘Nightmare on Elm Street.’
Halloween made the author think about being scared, and that made him think, logically enough, about the terrifying accidents that turn a speech into a ‘Nightmare on Elm Street.’
Are you standing in front of the mirror, practicing your opening joke for your naked audience? You might want to reconsider. Oh, and forget about the grass skirt, too.
Both billionaire Warren Buffett and minister Joel Osteen overcame being ‘terrified’ and ‘scared to death’ of addressing a crowd. Here’s what helped them get past their anxiety.
Comedians are the ultimate public speakers. They know how to grab the audience’s attention and hold it—whether for an eight-minute set or a 90-minute show.
Chances are you’re not facing a tough crowd and no, you can’t wing it. Dismiss these excuses before they hurt you as a speaker.
Here’s how you can work some moves like Jagger into your speech the next time you take the stage.
Mark Twain and Winston Churchill are but two of the luminaries who have spoken about speaking. Here are their insights, and what they mean to you.
These common, yet fixable mistakes can undermine an otherwise solid presentation.
Every episode of “The French Chef” is a recipe for public speaking.
Comedians are the ultimate public speakers. They know how to grab the audience’s attention and hold it—whether for an eight-minute set or a 90-minute show.
Whether you need advice for speaking up in meetings or giving a TED Talk, this list has you covered.
How and why these supposed “rules” have been misunderstood and misapplied.
A writer, used to holing up at a computer, learns that stepping up to the podium can teach even veteran communicators new tricks.
What your executive must do to improve as a speaker and persuade an audience.
My, how times have changed. Edward Everett spoke for two hours at Gettysburg, Lincoln for only three minutes. Everett was considered to have given the better speech. But sadly, neither man asked for audience questions. . .