Presenting Numbers: Bring Your Statistics to Life
One of my students recently delivered a persuasive speech on straws. The single word STRAWS glared across the first slide of her visual aid, and I wondered how on earth she...
How to Win at Public Speaking: Proven Practice Skills
Are the best speakers born, made, or both? The answer is (potentially) all of the above. Whether you are a natural speaker or someone who has to work at it, practice...
Confidence: How to look confident even when you’re not
If you're lacking in confidence, a bit of advice you might hear is to “fake it till you make it,” when you’re feeling nervous. That is good advice, particularly in public...