Ragan Insider Maurice DeCastro
20 ways to soothe your public speaking jitters
It’s natural to fear the podium, but there’s no need for a meltdown. Try these 20 tactics to alleviate presentation pressure.
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Ragan Insider Nick Morgan
James Bond’s public speaking lessons
The superspy movie series offers chase scenes, explosions, martinis—and also some good advice for speakers.
Ragan Insider Barak Kassar
5 public speaking lessons from Obama’s farewell address
Millions watched the commander in chief’s final address to the nation. Here’s what PR pros can take from it.
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
8 public speaking lessons from Ted Talks
Whether you’re terrified of speaking in front of an audience or a seasoned presenter looking for ways to improve, these tips can help you ace your next speech.
Ragan Insider Nick Morgan
10 pieces of sage advice for public speaking success
How to balance enthusiasm and detachment, passion and logic, factuality and eloquence, in your public speaking? One veteran offers some practical wisdom on these delicate subjects.
Ragan Insider Nick Morgan
Public speaking takeaways from Bruce Lee
The kung fu master kept a collection of 10 philosophical guidelines that presenters can follow in pursuing excellence.
Ragan Insider Jack Danielson
9 simple public speaking tips
Use this insight as a guide to feel confident, comfortable and knowledgeable in front of any group of any size on any occasion.
Ragan Insider Diana Beyer
7 tips to help introverts conquer the fear of public speaking
Fear of public speaking can be terrifying, paralyzing. Intelligent, articulate, introverted people have compared it to a near-death experience. Here are useful tips to mitigate this scourge.
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
7 smart public speaking tips
The intonation of your voice along with your passion and understanding of your presentation’s subject can make a huge difference in how your audience perceives your speech. Use this guide.
Ragan Insider Alli Robertson
5 public speaking tricks from Eminem
The mastermind behind ‘The Real Slim Shady’ can show PR pros steps to prepare—and missteps to avoid—to ensure that your next performance presentation is top-notch.
Ragan Insider Michelle Garrett
6 public speaking lessons from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
The commander in chief recently won favor for his entertaining remarks and jokes at the star-studded event. Here’s what you can learn from him.
Ragan Insider Nick Morgan
12 unspoken rules of successful public speaking
We hear time and again: Don’t read your slides verbatim, make eye contact, and so on. Here are a dozen important presentation guidelines that tend to fly under the radar.
Ragan Insider Bill McGowan
What’s the most overused word in public speaking?
Many professional communicators recycle certain terms ad nauseam. At first, ‘innovation’ and ‘influence’ may sound inspired, but after a while, they lose impact. One, however, tops them all.
Ragan Insider Kevin Allen
A cheat sheet for public speaking
This infographic from LondonSpeakerBureau.com offers nine steps to a memorable speech, from preparation to delivery.
Ragan Insider Shawn Paul Wood
5 public speaking mistakes to eschew
Even communicators can get nervous in pitch meetings or when presenting in front of a crowd. Avoid these missteps and endear yourself to your audience.
