The fear of public speaking, also known as glossophobia, is the single most common fear. In fact, approximately 75% of people share this same fear. The thought of speaking in front of a crowd might make you experience a range of symptoms from sweaty palms and a racing heart to heavy breathing and difficulty swallowing.…

Giving a presentation can be very stressful. Not only does it require hours of preparation and rehearsing, but you also have to overcome the fear that comes along with speaking in public. There are so many different components to keep in mind when preparing a presentation, such as interesting content, a strong opener, effective body…

When people think about sitting through a presentation, they typically feel less than thrilled about it. That’s because most of us have sat through our fair share of dull and boring presentations. Every once in a while, however, we may get wowed by that one presenter who managed to get the whole audience glued to…

Giving a presentation does not come easy to everyone. In fact, most people are terrified at the very thought of speaking in public. Therefore, when it comes to presenting, most people are just happy to get through it. The fact is, however, that in order to become a successful leader or entrepreneur, you have to…

There may come a time when you are asked to deliver a group presentation. Although most people prefer a group presentation because it is less nerve wracking, it doesn’t come without its own unique challenges. It can be difficult to collaborate with several people in order to produce one cohesive presentation. With a group presentation,…

Striking that perfect duration for your presentation can be tricky. You may feel as though you prepared a presentation that will last the appropriate length and then find out as you are speaking that you grossly miscalculated. Presentations can go by very quickly, especially when you are nervous and speeding through the material. For instance,…

Whether you are new to giving speeches or you have many presentations under your belt, there are always ways to improve your public speaking skills. Even the most experienced speakers can suffer from fear and anxiety over public speaking. In fact, public speaking is routinely described as one of the greatest and most common fears.…

School presentations can be extremely nerve-wracking, but pretty much every student will have to do one at some point. Although it’s not a favorite project of most students, learning to present in front of a group is a very important skill that will be helpful in both one’s academic and professional career. It’s a skill…

Most of us have sat through a dull, boring, and confusing presentation at some point. You probably found yourself dozing off, constantly checking your watch, or even scrolling through your phone just to pass the time. The fact is, even the best presentation can flop if you make a few common mistakes. A poorly delivered…

Oftentimes teachers will create PowerPoint presentations as a means to communicate content with students in a way other than lecturing or teaching from a textbook. If done correctly, this can be a powerful tool for both educators and students. It can be effective for reinforcing concepts and providing visual aids to help students retain information.…