Public speaking is something that everyone will encounter at some point in their life. Perhaps it's through giving a presentation at work, maybe a speech at a wedding, or even a simple toast at a ...

Speaking at events can be a great way to build thought leadership and promote your brand. But when you’re new to the business game, or even just the thought leadership space, knowing how to find, ...

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“There are two types of speakers. Those who get nervous and those who are liars.” ― Mark Twain Did you know that according to the Wall Street Journal, public speaking is the number one fear in America ...

When I was touring southern India with my husband, a guide took us to a five-elephant festival near the backwaters. We were the only outsiders. We were eager to remain standing still, just watching, ...

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Flashback to third grade and you have to get up and give your first book report in front of the entire class (even that cute guy or gal in the front row). Your heart is beating so hard you can hear it ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If the thought of public speaking makes you break into a cold sweat, you’re not alone. Surveys show that the fear of public speaking ...

What are you most afraid of? If you’re like most Americans, public speaking bothers you more than heights, bugs, snakes, enclosed spaces, flying, strangers, clowns and the prospect of drowning. In ...

Do you suffer from glossophobia? You may be unfamiliar with the term, but if you’re one of the 25 percent of Americans who have a fear of public speaking, you can safely answer “yes” to that question.