Guest Blog by AnnMarie Baines Even in the midst of a pandemic, people still feel the pressure to appear “perfect”. Unfortunately, the pressure to be perfect only increases the fear of public speaking, regardless of a speaker’s experience level. As a public speaking coach and founder of non-profit, The Practice Space, I have observed more…
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Public speaking can be terrifying, especially if you don’t do it often. Guest Blog by AnnMarie Baines, Executive Director of The Practice Space If you have ever felt short of breath, sweaty palms, and nauseous at the thought of speaking in front of others, you aren’t alone. According to the National Institute of Mental Health,…
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Written by Anett Grant for Fast Company Grant is the president and founder of Executive Speaking, Inc. She has coached top executives for over 36 years, with clients including PepsiCo, Toyota, 3M, Hewlett-Packard, Medtronic, Novartis, Wal-Mart, Bank of America, and General Electric. For many people, public speaking is so fraught with anxiety that they give little…
Read MoreGestures and Body Language in Public Speaking
If not used properly, gestures and body language can be distracting and detract from the message of your speech. Learn to hone your speaking skills by channeling nervous energy into purposeful movement by watching this helpful video below from Toastmasters, a world leader in communication and leadership development. To learn more about gestures and nonverbal…
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