Much of our success rides on persuading people to do a certain thing, make a particular decision, or behave a certain way. That persuasion is almost always in the form of verbal communication -- ...

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Even CEOs can have the jitters when faced with making a presentation or moderating a panel. Although some folks make it look easy, others clearly don’t realize their leg-shaking is distracting to ...

Whether you are a cool, calm, and collected pro or someone who hates speaking in public, the same principle will make the difference between a forgettable presentation and one that others love. Take ...

Many of public speaking coach Rosemary Ravinal’s clients struggle with pre-presentation planning. That’s why she created The Ultimate Speech Presentation Checklist — a 20-point guide that starts with ...

Just the thought of giving an oral presentation is enough to stress most people out. Managers and small-business owners are no exception. Leading a team is one thing; giving a speech is something else ...

This post is in partnership with The Muse. The article below was originally published on The Muse. People speak very differently depending on their audience. You might tell your friends things that ...