Commencement speaker Kayleigh An Philip '24 earned her BA in Communication with a minor in esports. For some, speaking in front of a crowd can be exhilarating. For others, it can feel paralyzing. The ...

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

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 ...

Whether you’re giving a speech to an audience, making a presentation to a client, or heading up a meeting, chances are you’ll have some nerves. Public speaking opens the door to public mistakes, which ...

The fear of public speaking is a common and understandable one. However, it can also be extremely powerful when used in the right context. Public speaking has the power to influence and move audiences ...

There are few things more dreaded than public speaking, in no small part because those who have it thrust upon them may have no previous experience communicating with a crowd. So it stands to reason ...

Communicating your ideas clearly and presenting them openly in a public forum is an essential component of success across several domains of life. Being a good public speaker can help you advance your ...

In 2009, Aaron Beverly, then a college senior, was inspired to join a local Toastmasters International club — the non-profit organization that teaches public speaking skills — after being mesmerized ...

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 ...

Student Abigaïl Alexandre, 21, became the first Haitian to win the Eloquentia public speaking competition, delivering a speech on artificial intelligence in front of 4,000 spectators.