Ragan Insider Nick Morgan, David Meerman Scott
6 public speaking lessons from Mick Jagger
Here’s how you can work some moves like Jagger into your speech the next time you take the stage.
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Ragan Insider Denise Graveline
3 public speaking lessons from Julia Child
Every episode of “The French Chef” is a recipe for public speaking.
Ragan Insider Brad Phillips
7 things Billy Joel teaches you about public speaking
The man who sings ‘We Didn’t Start the Fire’ and ‘The Entertainer’ (among other hits) provides important reminders on how to deliver an engaging presentation.
Ragan Insider Alan Pearcy
7 lessons in public speaking from the stand-up stage
Who knew comedians could teach us more than the punch line to a dirty joke? Plus, the top productivity tool you’re not using, Tumblr’s new editorial project, a nine-year-old cancer patient’s wish to trend on Twitter, Yahoo CEO’s résumé flub, and more.
Ragan Insider Brad Phillips
5 ways to manage your fear of public speaking
Whether you’re going on TV or speaking in front of a live audience, these tips will help you prepare.
Ragan Insider Kevin J. Ryan
5 overlooked—yet crucial—tips for public speaking
Giving a speech or presentation? Make sure you read the author’s advice. It’ll not only improve your speech, but also boost your confidence.
Ragan Insider Ragan Staff
The Ari Gold guide to public speaking
PR Daily Europe ’s Adam Vincenzini is emceeing Social-Collective, a social media conference taking place in London today. “As usual,” Vincenzini writes, “I turned to Google for some advice (I started with ‘how to rock the mic right’) before stumbling on some more classical top tips for public speaking. While useful, they didn’t quite do it for me, so I enlisted the help of Hollywood’s baddest agent, Ari Gold (from [the TV show] “Entourage”) to …
Ragan Insider Ragan Staff
7 public speaking tips from Chris Brogan
Chris Brogan, a pioneer in social media marketing, speaks at numerous conferences a year—the man knows what he’s talking about. Here he offers seven tips for speaking in front of an audience.
Executive CommunicationNick Morgan
3 common public-speaking blunders—and how to overcome them
Too many presenters focus on themselves—and showing off how much they know—rather than on the audience’s interests. Others tell stories chronologically, which can be a major snooze.
Ragan Insider Alan Pearcy
6 public-speaking lessons from a retired (online) minister
You think ‘until death do you part’ is pressure? I’m just trying to get through to cocktail hour. Here are speechifying tips from the unlikeliest of wedding officials.
Daily ScoopBeki Winchel
United and Boeing turn to Twitter after flight crisis, Clubhouse takes heat on privacy, and Bay Area school board resigns over public WebEx call
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External CommunicationsDavid McGimpsey
7 tips for speaking with greater confidence
Delivering a presentation can provoke minor jitters or abject terror. Relax. Breathe. These guidelines will set you on the proper course for engaging with your audience.
Executive CommunicationAshish Arora
How to find and develop public speakers within your organization
Going beyond the boardroom will broaden your opportunities for cultivating those who know your company best and can speak on its behalf with passion and confidence.
PRTed Kitterman
Why PR and publicity should be considered separately
Plenty of PR pros balk at the notion that their jobs are only about securing media coverage and boosting brand visibility. Here’s why many practitioners shun the word “publicity.”
PitchingJonathan Rowland
Tips for targeting trade publications with your pitch
For many campaigns, getting covered by media outlets that speak to other industry insiders can offer big dividends. Here’s how to win over these gatekeepers.
