President Barack Obama works with Terry Szuplat, Senior Director for Speechwriting. Great communicators are made, not born: It’s a conclusion about public speaking that I’ve reached after two decades ...

Commencement speaker Kayleigh An Philip '24 earned her BA in Communication with a minor in esports. For some, speaking in front of a crowd can be exhilarating. For others, it can feel paralyzing. The ...

A political candidate’s wife dropped heavily into an easy chair at home, kicked off her shoes and sighed, “Boy, what a day. I’ve never been so tired in my life.” “Why should you be tired? growled her ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Public speaking is terrifying — and I’m not the only one who feels this way. A much cited poll revealed that for more than half of us, ...

If you’re afraid of public speaking, you’re in good company. Over 70 percent of people fear speaking in front of others. An oft-quoted study from the '70s claimed people are more afraid of public ...

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Most people make the same communication mistake at work, says author and public speaking consultant Bill McGowan: They lean too much into corporate jargon, using "bland, boring" words and phrases in ...

Whether it is moderating a panel, conducting a live interview or delivering a keynote speech, public speaking is a vital skill for many journalists. Yet nearly 75% of people fear it — making it a ...

Palms sweaty, heart racing, face flushed. You’re in front of a crowd at work again, and it’s terrifying. Public speaking is our most common fear, according to psychology researchers, and things have ...

What makes people like you, trust you, and find you easy to work with? More than any other factor, it's your manner of speaking. Vague, wandering, wordy speech habits, for example, force people to ...