REDSTONE ARSENAL -- When you stand at a podium in front of an anticipating audience does your heart race? Do your hands get clammy? Does your voice shake? For many, public speaking is a source of ...
If you're in tech, you may hope to avoid the anxiety that accompanies speaking in public for work. However, tech and business positions alike occasionally require giving presentations. In situations ...
When Chris Obolensky arrived at the University of Virginia three years ago, he was surprised to learn that that there was no place on Grounds that focused specifically on helping students hone their ...
It’s rare to find a person who enjoys public speaking, and that’s probably because 75% of people are afraid of it. Despite that, public speaking skills are an absolute necessity. Whether it be ...
Public speaking: these two little words can drive fear into the hearts of so many of us. Whether talking in front of a live audience for an event or communicating effectively on a Zoom call at work, ...
“I like to argue,” says Aly Albertson, 15, of South Burlington, when asked why she signed up for the first ever Vermont Debate Academy. The weeklong summer camp took place June 25-29 at the University ...
The Public Speaking and Presentation Studios (PSPS) are located in the Peer Learning Commons in Ladd Library. The studios were established as part of a grant award from the Davis Family Foundation. It ...
In a global and often competitive tech job market -- where recruiters can be inundated with thousands of applications for a single open position -- knowing which skills are in demand and improving ...
Speaking in professional environments can be daunting, especially for beginners in the workforce. At the same time, you can be further into your career but uncomfortable starting at a new company.
The secret to a good talk is knowing your stuff. Before speaking, the subject must be understood very well. When the information is clear in the mind, it is easy to share. A good way to improve is to ...