Yoodli launched its free platform to help people improve their speaking skills without the pressure of an audience. The technology, developed at the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence, ...

By lowering the stakes and offering regular (fun) practice, even the most reluctant speakers can build this vital skill.

Public speaking is an activity that can happen many times in life. If some can occasionally express themselves without necessarily preparing, others must imperatively practice and write their speech ...

In my work as a voice and performance coach, as well as a therapist, I am often asked to lead workshops on public speaking. And when I do, a great deal of our time and attention is spent addressing ...

Four years ago today, I attended my first Toastmasters group. A year prior to that, I was diagnosed with social anxiety disorder. Given that as a lawyer, I get paid to talk for a living, struggling ...

Public speaking can feel like a daunting challenge for many students. Whether it's presenting in front of a classroom, delivering a speech for a competition, or answering questions during a discussion ...

Florida State psychology professor Anders Ericsson, a giant in the field of peak performance, passed away this month. Malcolm Gladwell brought Ericsson’s research to a larger audience in his book, ...

Astronaut Michael Collins studies flight plans during simulation training for the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission at the Kennedy Space Center.. Photo: Getty Images Chris Hadfield gained an ...

WILLIAMSTOWN-- Imagine standing in front of 60 of your peers, being given a random topic, say, "Japan," then immediately speaking on that subject. For nearly half of you reading this, wading in a pool ...