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Thought Leaders

A Terrifying Public Speaking Moment Taught the Co-Founder of Square to Honor a Rebellious Spirit of Skepticism

Jim McKelvey advises aspirational entrepreneurs to listen to the stories of accomplished people with a healthy dose of skepticism. Listen and learn, to be sure, but don't take anyone else's journey as gospel.

By Catherine Clifford

Entrepreneurs

4 Strategies to Navigate the Fear of Public Speaking

By Charlie Harary

Building a Business

8 Tips on Giving a Presentation Like a Pro

By Shawn Doyle

Thought Leaders

5 Tips for a Winning Presentation

By Paul Evans

Building a Business

‘I Feel Like’ Is the Newest Controversial Phrase You Should Avoid

A recent New York Times op-ed ordered people to stop saying 'I Feel Like.' Here are some other common utterances to consider banning as well.

By Lydia Belanger

Building a Business

7 Public Speaking Fundamentals Entrepreneurs Must Master

One day you may deliver a speech to potential investors, clients or your peers at an industry conference. Are you ready?

Thought Leaders

Be More Persuasive by Answering These 3 Questions

Following the think, feel and act tips will empower your speeches and other presentations.

By Sharí Alexander

Marketing

Making Your Voice Visual Will Enhance Your Vocal Power

The technique of making your voice visual creates a structure that provides range, performance and freedom.

By Arthur Joseph

Building a Business

Talk Isn’t Cheap: 8 Questions to Ask When You’re Booked as a Speaker

Lock down all the details beforehand so nothing goes awry the day of.

By Jess Ekstrom

Building a Business

The 2 Unbreakable Laws of Public Speaking

When you're at the podium, character and content are everything.

By Paul Evans

Building a Business

4 Traits of Expert Communicators

While there is no outwardly visible signs of an expert corporate communicators, here are four surefire ways to tell you are in the presence of one.

By PR Daily Staff

Marketing

The Step-By-Step Self-Promotion Plan for Speakers

Marketing is the single most important task any speaker performs.

By Wendy Keller

Thought Leaders

3 Tips to Jumpstart Yourself as a Paid Public Speaker

If you can tell a corporate audience in an engaging way how to make or save money, they'll pay you. But it's more work than it sounds.

By Wendy Keller

Marketing

The Secret Weapon That Will Make You and Your Business Stand Out in the War of Ideas

And this skill is shared by the most successful business leaders in the world.

By Carmine Gallo

Entrepreneurs

Develop These 7 Skills to Become a More Influential Person

Each one of us has our own skills and talents, and we too can develop them and propel ourselves into positions of influence.

By Harrison Monarth

Building a Business

How to Get a Standing Ovation During Your Next Speech

Here are three tips to help you beat the blahs and earn applause the next time you take the stage.

By Brian Pittman

Thought Leaders

3 Simple Steps for Becoming a Confident Speaker

The key is to picture yourself casually talking to friends in your living room.

By Jonathan Li

Entrepreneurs

My Pregnancy Forced a Pivot to My Business That Could Actually Spur Growth

When you're the front 'man' and rainmaker of a small business, the happiest news in the world comes with a generous side of 'holy crap!'

By Geeta Nadkarni

Building a Business

Is This Your Year to Speak — and Get Paid?

Follow these three tips to transform yourself from passive audience member to authoritative professional speaker.

By Gene Hammett

Thought Leaders

What Steve Harvey Did Right and Wrong in Big Miss Universe Flub

The host announced the runner-up as the winner and had to apologize moments later and correct his mistake.

By Carmine Gallo

Marketing

The Challenges of Doing the Publicity Circuit for Your Business

Between the talks, workshops, interviews and events, speaking constantly about your business can be a bit of a grind.

By Adina Grigore

Thought Leaders

The 10-Step Routine Guaranteed to Prepare You For Your Next Big Event

Haircut? Check. Business cards? Check. The right frame of mind? That's the really important one.

By Stephen Key

Building a Business

6 Ways to Channel George Clooney When Delivering Your Pitch

Like other entrepreneurship skills, smooth speaking takes practice. Here's how to stop fumbling over words in front of a crowd.

By Amy Rosen

Human Resources

4 Secrets to Giving a Speech Worthy of a Standing Ovation

To deliver a captivating speech that gets people on their feet, you need the right preparation.

By Baron Schwartz

Building a Business

7 Ways to Determine Who on Your Team Could Speak for the Company

The ideal spokesperson is the person on your staff who is always talking positively about the company already.

By Adam Fine

Building a Business

Smooth Speaking Skills Signal That You Are Probably Amazing at Most Things

If you have a winning way with words, your team will be convinced you can also move mountains. Here are ways to work on that.

By Trevor Currie

Thought Leaders

10 Public Speaking Lessons From Michael Port

The bestselling author shares tips you can apply immediately to your own next presentation.

By Jonathan Li

Thought Leaders

How to Give a Speech When You’re Terrified of Giving a Speech

Nervous? A lighthearted look at strategies that work.

By Ross McCammon

Building a Business

How to Craft an Incredible Speech

Public speaking is terrifying for many people. Here are a few pointers to help you get past the fear of talking in front of a crowd.

By Lewis Howes

Marketing

3 Steps to Your ‘Unfair Speaking Advantage’

What positions you, and you alone, as the go-to, must-book speaker in your field?

By Michelle Mazur