Ready to jump into practice? Go directly to the exercise. As a child, you may have been taught that it’s really rude to interrupt other people. And sometimes it is. But there are times when interrupting is necessary, or even kind—for example, when the other person is digging themselves into a verbal hole; or if Read More

Ready to jump into practice? Go directly to the exercise. Does Your Good Work “Speak for Itself”? In a word, no. There may have once been a time when you could depend on your manager and colleagues to notice the incredible things you do at work; but if there ever was such a time, it’s Read More

Ready to jump into practice? Go directly to the exercise. We all make our words “pop” in casual conversations It’s natural, when we’re speaking to friends, to emphasize some of our words, so that they stand out from the overall sound of our speech. This often happens when we’re expressing strong emotions—excitement, anger, surprise, etc.—with Read More

Go to the exercise If the choice is between looking confident and feeling confident, most people will choose to feel more confident. The problem, though, is that we often don’t get to choose. Confidence is a feeling Like anger, fear, jealousy, or delight, confidence is a feeling. (That’s why we say, “I feel confident.”) And Read More

A “25 x 25 in ’25” Public Speaking Exercise [Go straight to the exercise] Have you ever had this experience: This often happens to women, but it can happen to men, too. How? Well, the person who took your shine might have more status, or be determined to make an impression (even if that means Read More