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Is Public Speaking a Weakness or a Hidden Talent Waiting to Be Unleashed?
Public speaking is one of those skills that can strike fear into the hearts of even the most confident individuals. However, there are also those who seem to thrive in front of an audience, inspiring and captivating their listeners with ease. So, is public speaking a weakness or a hidden talent waiting to be unleashed? In this article, we’ll explore

7 Main Reasons Why Public Speaking is So Hard
Have you ever had to give a speech or present in front of a group of people and felt your palms sweat, your heart race, and your stomach churn? Do you find yourself avoiding opportunities to speak in public altogether? You’re not alone. Public speaking is a common fear for many people, but have you ever stopped to wonder why

The 5Ps of Public Speaking
Hey there, let’s talk about public speaking! As someone who has given countless presentations and speeches, I know firsthand how nerve-wracking it can be. But fear not, with the proper preparation and understanding of the 5 Ps of public speaking, you can deliver a confident and effective presentation. In this article, we will discuss the 5Ps of Public Speaking –

7 Proven ways how to teach public speaking
Public speaking is a valuable skill that can open up numerous opportunities in personal and professional life. Yet, for many individuals, standing in front of an audience remains an intimidating experience. Fortunately, there are effective ways to teach public speaking even to the most timid individuals. In this article, I will cover seven proven strategies that can help educators or

17 Public Speaking Tips For A Person with Vision Loss
Are you a person with vision loss looking to hone your public speaking skills? If so, then this blog post is for you! Public speaking can be a daunting task for anyone, but we’re here to show you that it doesn’t have to be. We’ve compiled some tips and tricks so that you can make the most out of your

9 Reasons Why Public Speaking Is Important
Anyone who has ever been in front of a crowd knows how nerve-wracking it can be. For some reason, being in front of a group makes us feel as if we’re the center of attention and everyone is staring at us. In reality, the people in that room just want to hear what you have to say, but you don’t

9 effective Ways How to Teach Public Speaking to Kids
There are a lot of kids who are getting anxious when their parents force them to go out and meet other people. This is because children don’t like being forced to do something they don’t enjoy. As the saying goes: where there is a will, there is a way; and that holds true here as well. Fortunately, there is now

Murphy’s Law (and its extensions) for the public speaker
The usual situation when giving a speech is this – the closer you get to starting, the harder your heart beats. Breathing becomes more and more difficult, and it feels as if someone is sitting on your chest. The only clear thought hammering in your head is, “But what happens if I fail?” Are you familiar with this situation? If

What is Stage Fright: Everything You Need to Know About it
Believe it or not, but I get asked about stage fright almost every single day. Fear of public speaking is something that holds back a lot of speakers with great potential. This is a widespread phobia that many people I’ve talked to have struggled with. Fortunately, I’ve decided to put together a full guide for my readers who are struggling

How to Give an Award Acceptance Speech?
You’ve been nominated for an award and now you have to give an acceptance speech. It might be an Academy Award where the whole world is watching or it might be an award for the best coach in your little league. Regardless, it’s still important and you would like to look good while giving this speech. So, how to give

How to deliver a ceremonial speech? A Full Guide
There are certain times in your life that are going to involve ceremony, whether it is getting sworn into a local office, as a school board member, being named head of the PTA or perhaps officiating someone’s wedding. All these occasions are marked by certain ceremonial speeches. So, how to make a good ceremonial speech? A ceremonial speech is not

How to Introduce Yourself in a Presentation Without it Being Awkward?
We’ve all been there. That conference or that Chamber of Commerce meeting where the host is, “OK, before we start, let’s all stand up and introduce ourselves for 30 seconds.” It seems simple, it seems casual and no one is asking you to give a big keynote speech. And still our heart is racing like a Maserati. We’re not even

17 Biggest Public Speaking Myths Debunked
Public speaking is like anything else in life that cannot exist without some myths, and today I am going to take a closer look at the most common public speaking related myths you should know about. I am 100% certain that there is no such a thing as a “natural born speaker” or anything else these public speaking myths described

How to Outline a Presentation: A Complete Guide From a Pro
When you’re writing an important speech, you must start with a clear outline. However, I find that many speakers are uncertain of how to write a good outline for their presentation. This is why I decided to write a guide for you, in hopes that learning to perfect your outlines will help you give better presentations in the future. How

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