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Is It All in Your Head? — What Causes Stage Fright

May 07, 2023 by Gary Genard

Does your speech anxiety bug you because you know there's no reason for it? Is it all in your head? Well, yes, it is. This is your brain on stage fright! read more »

How to Avoid Looking (and Sounding) Like a Statue During Public Speaking

Apr 30, 2023 by Gary Genard

Want to make your audiences eager to hear more? Here's how to avoid looking (and sounding) like a statue during public speaking! read more »

Memorizing Your Speech ... Should You or Shouldn't You?

Apr 24, 2023 by Gary Genard

Memorizing your speech . . . should you or shouldn't you? Here's the surprising truth about when memorization helps you nail a presentation! read more »

How to Prevent a Panic Attack from Fear of Public Speaking

Apr 02, 2023 by Gary Genard

Do you suffer from performance anxiety? Here's an actor's advice on how to prevent a panic attack from fear of public speaking. read more »

How to Start a Speech Confidently and Effectively

Mar 26, 2023 by Gary Genard

Feel shaky at the start of a presentation? Take too long to get into the groove? Here are three great ways to start a speech confidently and effectively. read more »

Eye Contact: You Need a New Skill for Virtual Meetings

Mar 19, 2023 by Gary Genard

Your eye contact while speaking in public is more important now than ever. Here's the new skill you need for virtual meetings. read more »

How Many Times Should You Practice a Speech?

Mar 12, 2023 by Gary Genard

How many times should you practice a speech or presentation? The good news is, not as many times as you think. (It will also make you more effective!) read more »

How to Open a Presentation: Tell Them What You're Going to Say

Mar 05, 2023 by Gary Genard

Want some advice from the world's greatest speech expert? Here's how to open a presentation—by telling them what you're going to say. read more »

How to Power Up Your Public Speaking Voice

Feb 19, 2023 by Gary Genard

Do you have a voice that commands attention when you present and helps gain buy-in? Here's how to power up your public speaking voice! read more »

Want to Develop Presence When You Speak? — Here's How It's Done!

Feb 12, 2023 by Gary Genard

You'd like to have presence in public speaking, right? Well, it's easier than you think! Here's the secret to developing presence when you speak. read more »

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