What Makes a Good Story?
29 May 2018
Eden read How to Tell a Story by Daniel McDermon and thought about practical ways she could enhance communication through storytelling.
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Entries tagged with: Public Speaking
Speak Confidently—How to Eliminate Ums, Uhs, and Likes
3 July 2018
Eden read So, like, how can I, um, clean up my speech? by Lisa Evans and practiced being comfortable with awkward silence.
Shift Your Focus to Calm Your Nerves
26 October 2021
Janie listened to Patricia Stark and Pete Mockaitis discuss how to stay calm and confident when speaking and appreciated Stark’s suggestions for ways to shift your focus to help alleviate nerves.
How to Get More Comfortable in Front of a Crowd
11 February 2025
Barbara read How to Speak in Public by Adam Bryant in The New York Times and remembered the fun she used to have when public speaking was a regular part of her life.
Reduce Your “Ums” When You Present
25 November 2025
Barbara read Don't Say Um: How to Communicate Effectively to Live a Better Life by Michael Chad Hoeppner and learned some new public speaking tips.
