The danger of clichés like these is subtle. They produce speeches that are pleasant but forgettable, speakers who are ...

Like many people, I’ve never been a huge fan of public speaking. There’s something so jarring about standing up in front of an audience, with all eyes on you. Where I used to avoid public speaking at ...

Communicating your ideas clearly and presenting them openly in a public forum is an essential component of success across several domains of life. Being a good public speaker can help you advance your ...

If you excel in a specific subject area, online teaching or tutoring may work well for you. Not all online teaching and tutoring opportunities require a teaching degree or teaching license. If you're ...

I just returned from Seattle, where I gave a presentation on persuasive speaking skills to employees and senior executives at Microsoft. When the organizers of the conference asked if I’d like to ...

It’s rare to find a person who enjoys public speaking, and that’s probably because 75% of people are afraid of it. Despite that, public speaking skills are an absolute necessity. Whether it be ...

There are many myths about what constitutes good leadership communication, says public speaking expert Rosemary Ravinal. “I love busting the unhelpful ones and coaching to audience-centered, concise, ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When I was running professional theatrical organizations, public speaking was a huge part of my job. I would be tasked with delivering ...

Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) doesn’t mind making fun of himself in front of crowds. He even relishes it. Self-deprecation is one of his public-speaking tricks, and it seems to work. At last month’s ...

Public speaking is a great way to establish credibility within your niche and grow professionally. Here is a five-step plan for landing public speaking engagements. Public speaking is an excellent way ...

I have two gods with me: persuasion and power. —Themistocles of Athens It seems to be fairly clear that good public speaking, and persuasive speech in particular, are valuable skills and that a ...