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 -- ...

Delivering an effective presentation requires more than just self-confidence. It requires techniques that connect the speaker with the audience on a personal level and transmit a message that leaves ...

(NEW YORK) -- You don't have to be a "born" public speaker to be a good one, and researchers think they can measure what makes a good or bad presentation. "This is something you can get better at," ...

The King's Speech won critical praise, along with a Golden Globe last night, for its telling of King George VI and his efforts to overcome a stammer. There are lessons to be learned from the film, and ...

Giving speeches and presentations is one of the most basic ways that an activist can communicate their ideas. Every activist should have at least a little experience with public speaking. Feeling some ...

Public speaking can be terrifying for many people simply because they're not accustomed to having a room full of people paying attention to their every word and action. There are also plenty of people ...

How many of us realize that giving a presentation or making a speech is all about persuasion, influence, and emotional intelligence? Impactful presenters understand the power of empathy to understand ...

No business leader delivers a speech with the intention of boring their audience. But it happens. Reading PowerPoints line for line. Rambling on and on. Speeding past your main point. These are common ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There’s that invitation that involves public speaking that you want to accept. And then there’s that once-in-a-lifetime speech you want ...

Over the summer, my father happened to meet Livingston Taylor at a conference, and he was so impressed by his presence that he urged me to look him up. What I discovered is that Livingston Taylor is a ...

A public relations, or PR speech, announces important developments such as new products, company reorganizations, new staff, new offices, expansion and community events the company sponsors or ...