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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.
Don't Embarrass Yourself Saying These 12 Commonly Misstated Phrases
The easiest way to sound very smart is to not repeat the dumb things everybody else says all the time.
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.
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.
9 Steps to Help You Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking (Infographic)
Panicking isn't an option. Preparation is.
3 Tips for Getting Speaking Gigs
Don't sit back, waiting for that big opportunity. Go after it with all you've got.
8 Buzzwords to Blacklist in Your Workplace
Not only are phrases like these overused and misused, they often communicate very little or nothing.
5 Ways to Be a More Effective People Person
Want your social butterfly to soar? Try these tips.
Hire Professional Moderators So Your Event Panels Don't Suck
While a lot of attention is given to finding keynote speakers and other event details, panels often end up being an afterthought. This is where a professional moderator can help.
7 Bad Speaking Habits to Break Immediately (Infographic)
Even your best ideas mean nothing if no one listens to you.
Misused Words That Make Smart People Look Dumb
It's the words that we think we're using correctly that wreak the most havoc.
Why You Should Choose Your Words Wisely
The words you think, the words you write, the words you sing, the words you dream all come together to write the story of your life -- and how others perceive you.
Are You Hiding Behind Squishy Words? Stop.
The words we use to describe the work we do should connote both promise and obligation.
Don't Talk to Your Audience, Talk With Them
Our conversation with an audience is not a monologue; it's a dialogue.
12 Dated Expressions That Deserve a Comeback
Do you use the same words or phrases over and over? Freshen up your vocabulary with these gems from the past.