Recent Articles in Public Speaking Fear
April 16, 2024
The Value in Embracing this Fact: Public speaking is a skill
Public Speaking , Instruction , Presentation Tips , Public Speaking Fear
Sure, some people have a talent for presenting to audiences. But every person can learn the skills of public speaking. Here's why that matters for you.
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November 28, 2022
Stage Fright: Understanding Your Anxiety Can Help You Manage It
Public Speaking Fear , Presentation Tips , Public Speaking
Performance anxiety is a reality for most speakers, according to psychologists. And they say it's not all bad. See how understanding the causes can help you avoid procrastination and be a more successful presenter.
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November 14, 2022
Tips for Teeing Up New Presentation Skills
Public Speaking , Presentation Tips , Public Speaking Fear
Golf fans know even the best players struggle to incorporate improvements. Yet, we're quick to get frustrated when trying new public speaking skills. Try these tips to fast-track your learning.
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June 15, 2022
Ways to Practice When Public Speaking Isn't Part of Your Job
Presentation Tips , Public Speaking , Public Speaking Fear
Even if you don't make presentations in the job you have now, you'll probably do more public speaking as your career advances. Here's how to be ready for opportunities coming your way.
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March 22, 2022
Presenting Under Pressure: Recovering When Things Go Wrong
Public Speaking , Presentation Tips , Public Speaking Fear
Hit a pothole while making a presentation? Here's how to minimize the problem during your speech and how to bounce back for the long haul.
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February 8, 2022
Experienced Speakers: When Nervousness Surprises You
Public Speaking , Presentation Tips , Public Speaking Fear
Nerves have a way of sneaking up on even the most experienced public speakers. Here's what you can do when you're surprised to feel a tad nervous.
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November 22, 2021
Public Speaking Fears: Look for the Helpers
Strictly Speaking , Public Speaking Fear , Resources , Speaker's Bookshelf
Feeling nervous? Our founder says focusing on the right audience members can help you find your confidence AND make audience support go viral.
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October 25, 2021
Three gestures even reticent speakers can (learn to) love
Gestures & Body Language , Public Speaking , Public Speaking Fear , Presentation Tips , Three Things
Even when gestures can bring a lot to a talk, not every public speaker is comfortable using them. Here are three gestures even the most reluctant presenter can embrace.
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October 18, 2021
Public Speaking Fears: Rehearse without going stale
Public Speaking Fear , Public Speaking , Strictly Speaking
Rehearsing helps you build confidence, but bored looks on the audience's faces can bring on a serious case of nerves. How do you practice and keep it fresh? Our founder shares his techniques...
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September 14, 2021
Public Speaking Fears: Write It or Wing It?
Public Speaking Fear , Strictly Speaking , Public Speaking
Writing a speech word for word can calm nerves and delivers other benefits, too. Our founder holds forth on the joys of not speaking by the seat of your pants...
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August 23, 2021
Power Posing: Where to find a quick confidence boost
Public Speaking , Seen|Read|Heard , Public Speaking Fear
From one of the most viewed TED Talks of all time to the most powerful woman on "Ted Lasso," here's a move that can make you a more confident speaker.
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August 12, 2021
Public Speaking Fears: Organizing to defy nerves
Public Speaking Fear , Strictly Speaking , Public Speaking
"Fear keeps steady company with the performing arts," writes our founder. Here's the first step in channeling those nerves...
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May 5, 2021
Calm Public Speaking Nerves: Let's talk about self-talk
Public Speaking Fear , Presentation Tips , Public Speaking , Resources
Are you talking yourself out of succeeding and into a serious case of breathlessness and shaky knees? Whether you're going on stage or on Zoom, change your pre-presentation self-talk and see what happens...
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November 8, 2019
Job Requires Public Speaking: Will you take it?
Public Speaking , Public Speaking Fear , Presentation Tips , Seen|Read|Heard
Will you pass on your dream job if public speaking is required? Here's what you can do if your presentation fears are holding you back...
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October 13, 2019
Public Speaking Nerves: How One High-Profile Speaker Copes
Public Speaking Fear , Seen|Read|Heard , Presentation Tips , Public Speaking
She speaks to large crowds. She's used to hostile audiences. She's known for making bold statements. And she still gets nervous. Here's how this public speaker deals with it and what you can learn...
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September 13, 2019
How To: Project Confidence
How To , Business Communication , Public Speaking , Instruction , Presentation Tips , Public Speaking Fear
Most speakers want to appear confident. When you know what that looks like, you can project a more powerful stage presence—whether you're feeling it or not. Here's how...
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September 5, 2019
The King’s Speech: New Inspiration for Speakers Who Stammer
Public Speaking Fear , Significant Speeches , Great Speeches , Resources , Public Speaking
Eighty years after Great Britain's king overcame his stuttter to address the nation, his courage still provides inspiration to stammerers...and is helping them change perceptions about speaking in public.
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May 26, 2019
Reading Aloud: A shortcut to speaking confidence?
Public Speaking , Public Speaking Fear , Seen|Read|Heard , The Buckley Experience
We know reading aloud improves your public speaking. A barber says it's also a shortcut to conquering your fear. Read how he's helping kids find the courage to speak up.
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April 26, 2019
Three Things to Tell Yourself When You’re Nervous
Public Speaking Fear , Presentation Tips , Three Things , Public Speaking
That voice in your head? Give it a new script! Try these lines to talk yourself into being a more confident speaker...
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April 17, 2019
Debating, Civil Discourse, & Better Public Speaking
Public Speaking , The Buckley Experience , Public Speaking Fear , Seen|Read|Heard
Can building killer arguments lead to more civil conversations? College students on the lessons we can learn from competitive debate...and how it can refine your presentation skills.
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March 18, 2019
March Madness: Some Public Speaking Slam Dunks
Just For Fun , Public Speaking , Resources , Public Speaking Fear , Travel , Presentation Tips
March Madness fans are arriving in our neighborhood, hoping to see Zion Williamson, perhaps unaware they could improve their presentation skills while watching the big games...
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November 8, 2018
How To: Calm Public Speaking Nerves
Public Speaking Fear , Public Speaking , Presentation Tips , Instruction , How To
When you feel nervousness coming on, what's a speaker to do? Here's how to manage that I'm-on-next stress and keep nerves from undermining your presentation...
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January 4, 2018
Speaking to Lead: Recall what moves you
Public Speaking Fear , Public Speaking , Seen|Read|Heard , Presentation Tips
She wasn't much of a talker until her job demanded it. Here's how Olympian and once-shy public speaker Dawn Staley finds her voice and how the same technique can help you...
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December 5, 2017
Sheepish Speaker Overcomes Nerves
Public Speaking Fear , Public Speaking , Seen|Read|Heard , Just For Fun
Two secrets for conquering public speaking nerves that New Zealand's champion sheep judges learn--and you can use them, too.
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November 20, 2017
Public Speaking Fears: Make A Game Plan
Public Speaking Fear , Seen|Read|Heard , Presentation Tips , Public Speaking
How public speaking tripped him up and what you can learn from Duke's Grayson Allen about handling your nerves...
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May 1, 2017
Lessons from TED for public speaking
Public Speaking Fear , Public Speaking , Faculty , Three Things , Presentation Tips
How can a TED talk help you improve your public speaking? Buckley faculty Elise Partin gave one--and shares her tips from the experience.
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January 9, 2017
Make Yourself Bigger?
Resources , Public Speaking , Presentation Tips , Public Speaking Fear
We know audiences read body language. But what signals are you sending yourself with how you use your body? In one of the most popular TED talks of all time, Amy Cuddy explores how you can change your mindset by making yourself bigger.
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