Public Speaking and the Olympics
Imagine what it would sound like if unseen commentators critiqued your speech in real time: “Here she is, approaching the podium…she’s speaking a little fast,
Imagine what it would sound like if unseen commentators critiqued your speech in real time: “Here she is, approaching the podium…she’s speaking a little fast,
In December 2013, I had an incredible opportunity to teach public speaking in Uganda to 50 women leaders from 25 countries as part of the
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQWej-hMiZI&feature=share&list=PLQkLctV6z_xQs6KRiBa1kVN3zWbbs_LA3] Have you ever heard someone’s voice trail up at the end of a sentence, as if they were asking a question instead of making
Last week, I recorded a webinar on public speaking for a select group of 100 women leaders from around the world. Usually, my teaching is
Have you ever watched a TED talk and thought about what you would say if given the stage? I’ve done that about a dozen times.
One of the most common questions people ask me is: How do I overcome my fear of public speaking? As a public speaking expert and
This post appeared on Boston.com’s Global Business Hub on February 19, 2013 [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku660f7Y5xc] Cell phones are really dangerous, and I’m not talking about texting and
Giving a speech and then taking questions is tough. You need to prepare both for what you want to say and for what you might
As a newly minted Washingtonian, I stood in my warm coat and waived my American flag among a cheering crowd on the National Mall yesterday.
Earlier this week, I spent a fascinating morning at the United States Institute of Peace speaking to Afghani undergraduate women who received scholarships to study
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlI6MNSyjOA Allison provides a few easy tips to keep in mind when you’re writing and giving a speech.
My good friend and speaker/musician Josh Urban recently gave a talk to a group of middle school students – from personal experience, I can tell