My first big speech was almost exactly 20 years ago. I’d been writing a column for a national magazine, and they invited me to give a presentation at a large wellness conference. A couple of years ...

As a requirement to pass my graduate-level communication course at Harvard, students deliver a seven-minute presentation to the rest of the class. Over the past several seasons of teaching the course, ...

Your brain has a lot of work to do, constantly balancing tasks while conserving energy. If you understand how the human brain decides what to pay attention to—and what to ignore—your public speaking ...

Public speaking is frightening. The National Social Anxiety Center places public speaking as the most common phobia behind death, spiders, and heights. Public speaking anxiety, or glossophobia, ...

Everyone has at least one fear that makes their stomach do somersaults. Some common worst fears include spiders, heights, and ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Public speaking is an art that involves more than just vocal delivery. One crucial element to master is body language, which refers to ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Imagine giving a talk about anything in the world without fear or anxiety. What would your ...

If you have a very introverted nature, the idea of public speaking probably doesn't appeal to you much. You prefer one-to-one interactions or support and back-office work. Yet, introverts have several ...

Want to be a better public speaker? Use these tips derived from brain research to boost your next presentation. Your brain ...