Public speaking foundational skills will grow with continued effort and consistent practice, and the more opportunities you ...

The Public Speaking and Presentation Studios (PSPS) are located in the Peer Learning Commons in Ladd Library. The studios were established as part of a grant award from the Davis Family Foundation. It ...

If you're in tech, you may hope to avoid the anxiety that accompanies speaking in public for work. However, tech and business positions alike occasionally require giving presentations. In situations ...

According to the National Social Anxiety Center, public speaking anxiety affects over 70% of the population. Luckily, public speaking courses exist to help you overcome your fears around public ...

Public speaking is often cited as the number one fear among people of all ages, and anyone can struggle with speaking in ...

Skill with public speaking is not a luxury. It’s a must for any professional who wants to succeed in the marketplace of ideas. So, you have no plans for delivering a TED Talk? Okay. But there’s a good ...

When my middle son Spencer was 10 years old and the holidays were approaching, he thought it’d be helpful to make some gift suggestions to my husband, Gordon, and me. Spence prepared a pitch deck ...

As children, we learn to socialize and interact with our peers in a group setting. As we grow older, we refine our social abilities and interactions with different groups of people, whether they be ...

For many, it conjures images of sweaty palms, trembling voices, and a desperate desire to disappear into a hole. Yet, the ability to communicate effectively in front of an audience is a valuable skill ...

An estimated 3 out of 4 people have a fear of public speaking. Unfortunately, that means more than a few teachers carry that anxiety with them. I am one of them. However, rather than holding me back, ...

I am enrolled in a public speaking class at Hofstra University's Saturday Classes for Young People. I've always struggled with public speaking, and I feel that my classes at Hofstra have certainly ...

Speaking in professional environments can be daunting, especially for beginners in the workforce. At the same time, you can be further into your career but uncomfortable starting at a new company.