Here are three things you can do to make your speech successful: Put together, these cover the three things that matter most: substance (knowing it), structure (organizing it), and delivery (connecting it to real people in the room).

Positive self-talk and visualization are two of the most effective mental techniques speakers use, and they work because of how closely the mind and body are linked — what you tell yourself and picture in your head directly affects your physical state when you’re speaking. Positive self-talk This is about consciously managing your internal dialogue […]

Get a Handle on Your Public Speaking Anxiety and Take Control Giving a speech can be a nerve-wracking experience. Some people never even get to the actual speaking part because anxiety takes over and stops them in their tracks. Fortunately, there are several strategies that can help reduce the anxiety and nervousness you might experience […]

Technical problems during a speech can range from mildly disruptive to completely disastrous. Although you can’t ensure every piece of technology will function flawlessly, you can take steps to be ready if something goes wrong. Common types of disruptions Strategies that help Preparing in advance will help reduce your anxiety going into the speech. During […]