Silicon Valley entrepreneur Jason Freedman has done his share of public speaking, and despite the racing heartbeat and anxiety we all have, knows how to deliver a relaxed, natural presentation. Here’s how he does it. More »
Lots of people dislike public speaking because the entire audience is focused on you and seemingly critical of any flaw or mistake. But you know what? The audience often just wants you to finish so they can get on with their life. More »
Some people, like Bill Clinton and Steve Jobs, have undeniable charisma that even their most ardent detractors are forced to acknowledge. Master the art of eye contact and personal space management to create “Reality Distortion Field” level charisma. More »
We often mistake talking for a long time with being persuasive, but if you’re in a debate or other situation where you need to persuade others of your point of view, conciseness is often a more worthy aim. More »
Ed. note: Despite our love for technology here at Lifehacker, we know how temperamental it can be — Reader Alex writes in with a tip to avoid letting tech problems ruin your next presentation, and keep you on top of the information to boot. More »
Giving a presentation is a nerve-wracking experience for most people and they wonder how anyone can ever give a smooth and end-right-on-time presentation. Take a cue or two from popular author and speaker Malcolm Gladwell to give a stronger presentation. More »
If you fold like an orgami swan at the idea of making a birthday toast in front of a group of people or going to a party by yourself, then you might like self-improvement blog Dumb Little Man’s tips for overcoming shyness. More »
