Commencement speaker Kayleigh An Philip '24 earned her BA in Communication with a minor in esports. For some, speaking in front of a crowd can be exhilarating. For others, it can feel paralyzing. The ...

Public speaking anxiety, a form of social anxiety, plagues many individuals, ranging from seasoned professionals to students. It’s that flutter of butterflies in your stomach, the sweat on your palms ...

NEW YORK (FOX 5 NEWS) - Last December, former Director of American University's Kogod Center for Business Communications Bonnie Auslander introduced to her old department a new trick to help those ...

Public speaking was once seen as a vital civic duty in Ancient Greece, and today, it remains a powerful skill that reflects critical thinking, leadership, and confidence. In this immersive learning ...

Members of Fast Company Executive Board share their expert insights. [Image: Courtesy of the individual members.] The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential ...

In my work as a voice and performance coach, as well as a therapist, I am often asked to lead workshops on public speaking. And when I do, a great deal of our time and attention is spent addressing ...

Public speaking is an activity that can happen many times in life. If some can occasionally express themselves without necessarily preparing, others must imperatively practice and write their speech ...

Vulnerability is hard for anyone. For some, it feels wrong to acknowledge weaknesses when you hold the power in a classroom.