May 13, 2014
Courageously Confront Your Fear of Speaking in Public
The Led Zepplin song “Stairway to Heaven” makes me emotionally schizophrenic. It reminds me of the first time I
April 29, 2014
Speaking Authentically Makes All the Difference
The post below is an article that I co-wrote with my friend, mentor, and fellow author Jeremey Donovan. Jeremey just
April 15, 2014
6 Tips for Making Presentations Memorable and Impactful
The two greatest fears my students and clients share with me are that they will forget what to say and
April 3, 2014
The Art of the Graceful Recovery
Drawing a blank when you’re standing before an audience can have dramatic and traumatic implications. Consider politicians and how memory
March 17, 2014
The Future of Public Speaking Anxiety Management Has Arrived
The future of speaking anxiety management is here! Technology affords a useful and practical way to manage concerns over presenting.
March 4, 2014
Practice Small Talk To Help with Big Talks
Enhancing interpersonal communication skills can greatly assist novice and nervous presenters. Specifically, small talk can serve as a perfect crucible
February 4, 2014
F-bomb your fear…and become more compelling along the way
In recent years, academics have become quite interested in swearing. Researchers believe studying our the of obscenities can help
February 4, 2014
When Presenting, Get Excited, Not Nervous!
Recent research from Harvard’s Business School demonstrates that being excited prior to a nerve-wracking task increases performance and confidence. Professor