Overview Strong communication plays a crucial role in shaping both our careers and our relationships.Effective speech skills ...

A pilot program this year at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis uses virtual reality headsets to refine students’ speaking skills and presentation ability and to soothe communication ...

For many, it conjures images of sweaty palms, trembling voices, and a desperate desire to disappear into a hole. Yet, the ability to communicate effectively in front of an audience is a valuable skill ...

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Most of the research on posture and public speaking has focused on two aspects of body language that seem to offer opportunities for improvement with relatively little work. First of all, there’s all ...

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Public speaking can be best described as “nobody’s favorite class.” It’s not a class most students go to in order to make ...

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Most people make the same communication mistake at work, says author and public speaking consultant Bill McGowan: They lean too much into corporate jargon, using "bland, boring" words and phrases in ...