Can virtual reality and AI help you stop using filler words? We'll look at Ovation to see how it can help you stop saying "um" and "uh" and do a mini-review of the overall pros and cons of using Ovation to help with your public speaking...

Learn how to speak with conviction. This is Part 5 of 5 in a series on how to communicate clearly and confidently.

Learn how to Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking (with Ovation). Speaking anxiety and communication apprehension are a major barrier for many professionals. Practicing with a virtual reality trainer like Ovation can greatly reduce...

Here are the Top 5 Communication Skills you need as a professional. These are the skills that are often expected but are often lacking among many professionals. You can stand out from the crowd if you're good at all five.

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This video explores the early life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., from his birth as Michael King to his education and development as a leader. Learn about the impact of segregation laws, his dedication to peaceful protest, and his...

Caitlyn initially pursued a career in news reporting before transitioning to marketing after completing degrees in communication studies and marketing. She emphasizes the importance of a public speaking course in her undergraduate years,...

Dive into the intriguing world of voice dynamics as we explore how our voices change based on age, gender, and emotions. Learn why some voices are perceived as more appealing, how vocal cords function, and discover practical tips for...

Lawyer, orator and politician, Daniel Webster was one of the United States’ most famous and accomplished people in the 19th century. But what made him so special and how did he help change America?

4 Ways to Overcome Public Speaking Anxiety is a video to help anyone who feats public speaking. It can range from feeling slightly nervous to paralyzing fear and panic. Public speaking creates anxiety because we are concerned that others...

This video explores the importance of oratory in ancient Rome, emphasizing its role in public and political life before the invention of the printing press. Highlighting figures like Cicero, Julius Caesar, and Mark Antony, it illustrates...

In an earlier video, I described a compelling presentation structure. Here are five variations on it that I have used successfully. Get our Presentation Skills Toolkit, which accompanies this course https://managementcourses.gumroad.com...

When selling, a relationship mindset is vital. And Dale Carnegie tells us how we can make friends with the people who buy.

The earliest thinker in the Western tradition whose ideas about influence and persuasion come down to us was Aristotle. He asserted that we need three things to build a persuasive argument: ethos, logos, and pathos. In English, these...

Open your presentation with a powerful introduction to hook your audience. I’ll start you off with the structure that many business writers, journalists, and authors use time after time. Get our Presentation Skills Toolkit, which...

Many people would say that giving a presentation is the scariest thing they need to do at work. Indeed, some people who do it a lot still find it a real challenge to get their nerves under control. Happily, a little nervousness can give...

Wherever you go to present – whether the next meeting room down the hall, or a big hotel in a foreign country, it’s a good idea to have a speaker's checklist of what you need to take, and what to do when you arrive. Here are two useful...

What do business presenters fear more than presenting itself? Usually, it’s those tricky – or even hostile-seeming – questions from the audience. So, let’s see how you can handle them confidently and effectively. Get our Presentation...

This is the first of two videos on the platform skills that will make your presentation come across great. In the next one, we’ll look at some of the advanced skills that professionals use. But, in this one, let’s focus on the basics...

This is the second of two videos on the platform skills that will make your presentation come across great. In the last one, we looked at the basics that will make you a great presenter. But, in this one, let’s focus on some of the...

In today's episode, you'll meet Don Colliver, a former clown, and former Blue Man performing artist who now trains Fortune 500 professionals on public speaking. Don will show you the 3-step framework that you can follow when you make a...

It's time for your next English presentation and you feel your anxiety getting stronger. How can you make sure you deliver an amazing presentation? Act like a human! Today get 3 tips from executive speaking coach Grant Baldwin.

Three things I have never talked about on my channel about me and my journey. What is the purpose to learn from it and grow.

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