Much of our success rides on persuading people to do a certain thing, make a particular decision, or behave a certain way. That persuasion is almost always in the form of verbal communication -- ...

Whether you are a cool, calm, and collected pro or someone who hates speaking in public, the same principle will make the difference between a forgettable presentation and one that others love. Take ...

Even CEOs can have the jitters when faced with making a presentation or moderating a panel. Although some folks make it look easy, others clearly don’t realize their leg-shaking is distracting to ...

Just the thought of giving an oral presentation is enough to stress most people out. Managers and small-business owners are no exception. Leading a team is one thing; giving a speech is something else ...

Filler words often are a symptom of nervousness. So it would be easy to eliminate them if you could flip your nervousness off ...

The King's Speech won critical praise, along with a Golden Globe last night, for its telling of King George VI and his efforts to overcome a stammer. There are lessons to be learned from the film, and ...

A public relations, or PR speech, announces important developments such as new products, company reorganizations, new staff, new offices, expansion and community events the company sponsors or ...