This is the last of our series about concrete ways to conquer stage fright. This tip offers a surprising approach to make almost anything in your life better–mental practice. Or, in other words: 3. Don’t just rehearse; sit there We… Read More »Mental Practice Helps Conquer Stage Fright
What is executive presence? I hear that phrase a lot. Companies want executives who can take charge and light up a room. A few thoughts. I relate presence to charisma, charm, and savoir faire. Granted, they may not be identical… Read More »Executive presence in public speaking and private speaking
For a presenter, few moments are better than feeling you have the audience in the palm of your hand. And few are more painful than feeling the gulf between you and your listeners getting wider and wider. Here are 4… Read More »4 Ways to Boost Your Ability to Persuade
Glossophobia is the fear of public speaking. It comes, like all the other phobias, from the ancient Greeks, more specifically the Athenians, who spent time thinking about speech communication. You may be more aware of this word because of this… Read More »Speaking Anxiety: Glossophobia
When working on scientific and technical presentations, I am often amazed by the wonders of the science being presented and, at the same time, shocked by the speaker’s lack of awe or appreciation for the mystery and power of his… Read More »Scientific Presentations and the Gettysburg Address
A few years ago, my wife and I took our 3-year-old daughter Georgia shopping for her Halloween costume. She wanted to be a black cat, so we got her a black leotard, white gloves, black velvet cat ears, and a… Read More »Lend Me Your Ears!