Even the most introverted people have now understood that it is extremely important to be able to convey their thoughts in a more confident manner. This has become increasingly important owing to the impetus laid on public speaking. People in almost every occupation have to deal with clients and stakeholders. This necessitates them to brush up their skills at public speaking. Moreover, it is widely believed that mastering the art of public speaking can benefit people in more than...

Basic Tips On Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking

Public speaking has placed greater fear in people’s hearts than going to a dentist or receiving a notice from the I.R.S.! The main reason’s I have discovered over my years of coaching and teaching are the audience will think I am horrible and I can’t talk for an extended period of time. I have been amazed at how many people think that ten minutes is an extended period of time.

One of the...

For some people, just the thought of public speaking makes them feel anxious and uncomfortable straight away. Blushing, shortness of breath, sweaty hands, weak legs… if you or anyone you know recognizes these symptoms, do not despair. This can be solved more easily and quickly than you ever thought!

While some people may be born with a natural talent, or have successfully developed a talent throughout life, the art of public speaking requires a set of skills that...

When I first began teaching voice improvement many years ago, I was unaware that once you began using your chest to power or amplify the voice, your volume would normalize on its own.  It was quite an ‘ear-opening’ discovery for me because so many other voice teachers or coaches were providing exercises specifically designed for increasing volume or decreasing it.

What is fascinating about the correct approach to voice training or voice improvement is that in...

If you want to answer this question honestly, then you must first put politics aside and take a good hard look at their delivery skills when these two figures stand on a podium and ‘talk’ to the masses. Both are decidedly different in their abilities. From a presentation point of view, which one is better?

1. There is no doubt that President Obama has a better voice. It is smooth, warm and inviting; whereas, Sarah Palin’s voice can be irritating, especially when...

While you may not think that nervousness is beneficial in public speaking or for that matter in any other type of live performance, be it in the performing arts or in professional sports, the truth is that there are wonderful bonuses of the dreaded adrenaline rush.  Many people, however, are unable to appreciate just what nervousness can do for them, because they have no control over it.

In truth, I would rather an individual be nervous in public speaking than not because...

Introduction

Beebe and Beebe (2007) assert that the audience should be incorporated in all aspects of public speaking right from the choice of topic, introduction, manner of speech and even the conclusion. Audiences are quite distinct from one another. It is therefore essential to consider all the unique qualities of one's particular audience before addressing them. The essay will examine some of the theoretical and practical aspect of public speaking in relation to the latter...

What does your voice say about you?

Learning how to master your voice can help you to make a lasting impression in every aspect of your life. And yet, most of us have never thought about how we can improve our impact through speech.

Whether it is getting your opinion across in meetings, giving compelling presentations, or just being more influential in a social setting, your voice plays an essential role in commanding the attention of your listeners.

Many people say...

When you think of Fran Drescher in her role asThe Nanny, what thought first comes to mind? Her beauty or her nasal voice? For many people, their first thought is her whiny voice which, over time, can be quite annoying, even nerve-wracking, for her listeners. While Drescher's infamous sound is typical of some who live in North Jersey or one of the five boroughs of New York City, nasality doesn't just affect those in the Big Apple or the Garden State! Nasality is found in many regions of...

A few years ago, my son's 7th grade teacher had the strange ability to increase the volume of her voice by means of her nose. While I have worked with thousands of people in voice and presentation skills, this particular ‘skill' is something I had never heard before and haven't heard since. The majority of people who have excessive nasality when speaking are not amplifying their sound by means of their nose. As much as their voice may be making its final descent through the nasal...