January 3, 2017
Hacking Your Anxiety
In honor of ending of 2016, I thought I would bring back one of the first blogs from this past
December 20, 2016
No More Blanking Out: Two new neuroscience studies illuminate ways not to forget.
Every time I discuss “Speaking Up without Freaking Out,” I start with the simple question: “What freaks you out
December 6, 2016
Toastmasters Podcast #111: Be Confident When Caught Off Guard – Matt Abrahams
As the holidays approach, many of us will find ourselves being called upon to speak spontaneously (e.g., give a toast,
November 22, 2016
Two Fun Ways to Avoid Blanking Out
Blanking out when delivering a presentation reigns supreme among the many worries that haunt nervous and novice public speakers. Luckily,
November 8, 2016
Conquer Public Speaking Fear: How to Craft Compelling Presentations
If a looming business pitch, presentation, or toast makes your heart race and hands clammy, you’re certainly not alone. Most
October 25, 2016
10 Tips For Giving Effective Virtual Presentations
What to know before you go live. Presenting online? Try these suggestions to improve your results. | Illustration by Tricia Seibold As
October 11, 2016
Meetings 2.0
For most of us meetings are a drag and a waste of time, yet new research and technology are coming
September 27, 2016
Why Are Speakers 19% Less Confident in Impromptu Settings?
One of the advantages of QC’s global communication database is that it allows us to look for aggregate trends in
September 13, 2016
Improving Your Memory and Performance
I am always on the look out for new research insights into how to improve our memory and performance. Presenters
August 30, 2016
Be Confident When Called On
Article featured in the August edition of the Toastmaster Magazine Speaking tips to help you thrive when caught off guard. On the