by Marjorie Saulson | All, Communication, Public Speaking
I have always been a champion yawner. When I was a kid, I had a hard time remembering to cover my mouth when I yawned. Instead of constantly nagging me about it; my mother would look at me; and with a twinkle in her eye, she would say, Mammoth Cave. Little did I know...
by Marjorie Saulson | All, Communication, Public Speaking
Are you sometimes hesitant to open your mouth, even though there is something you really want to say? Is fear of speaking up keeping you and your results small? Are there too many opportunities you have missed as a result? It is truly vital for all of us to acquire...
by Marjorie Saulson | All, Public Speaking
On a business trip some time ago, I happened to be sitting next to a woman on the plane who was furiously working on a PowerPoint presentation that she had to present at an important scientific conference in a few days. She was really nervous about making this...
by Marjorie Saulson | All, Business Skills, Communication, Public Speaking
No matter how well crafted your speech or any other type of message may be, and no matter how good you may be at handling speaking jitters, effective presentation skills are absolutely key to gaining and retaining the eager attention of the person or people to whom...
by Marjorie Saulson | Communication, Public Speaking
If you are someone who beats yourself up for feeling nervous before you have to speak in public, it’s time to stop it already! Everybody (or practically everybody) gets nervous some of the time when having to make a presentation or give a speech to an...
