Speaking Anxiety: Stage Fright

Speaking Anxiety: Stage Fright

Apr. 5, 2008 by

In the Jobs section of the New York Times, on Sunday March 30th, Phyllis Korkki has written an article entitled The Adroit Speaker Doesn’t Wing It. That’s true and not true. I believe wholeheartedly in preparing, rehearsing, getting feedback, even

Effective Presentation Skills: Hang ‘Em in the Bat Cave

Effective Presentation Skills: Hang ‘Em in the Bat Cave

Apr. 3, 2008 by

“What do I do with my hands?” is one of the most frequent questions I get from people striving to improve their public speaking skills. The answer is more complicated than you’d think. First of all, why is it important?

Communication Training: The Show in Business

Communication Training: The Show in Business

Mar. 27, 2008 by

I once had a colleague who said that everyone is in two businesses: their own, and show biz. He didn’t go far enough. Every business is show business. Business would be impossible without acting skills. Theater artists have the talent