Category Archives: speaking anxiety

Loosen up with a little music!

Posted on January 6, 2011 by

You wake up remembering how you spent all last night preparing for today’s big meeting. Today you’re going to speak in public. If you’re feeling a little nervous, how about we try something fun to take the edge off? Here … Continue reading →

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Speak With Power

Posted on November 5, 2010 by

We know everyone learns differently – from visual learners, to those who need to touch something to truly engage. For those of you who are auditory learners, people who need to listen to something to deeply understand the content, we … Continue reading →

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The Power of Focus and Public Speaking

Posted on November 2, 2010 by

The simple act of focus can transform your public speaking practice. From delivering masterful speeches to the way you practice, focus is a crucial ingredient. How often are you overwhelmed when starting to gather notes on a presentation or become … Continue reading →

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Poetry For Practice – National Poetry Month #15

Posted on April 22, 2010 by

In honor of National Poetry Month a daily instillation. Poems to use as vocal warm-ups and pronunciation exercises that leave you feeling refreshed and inspired. Crannóg by Moya Cannon Where an ash bush grows in the lake a ring of … Continue reading →

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Poetry for Practice – National Poetry Month #7

Posted on April 9, 2010 by

In honor of National Poetry Month a daily instillation. Poems to use as vocal warm-ups and pronunciation exercises that leave you feeling refreshed and inspired. Save Us From by Roo Borson Save us from night, from bleak open highways without … Continue reading →

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Poetry for Practice – National Poetry Month #6

Posted on April 8, 2010 by

In honor of National Poetry Month a daily instillation. Poems to use as vocal warm-ups and pronunciation exercises that leave you feeling refreshed and inspired. Phantom Limbs by Anne Michaels “The face of the city changes more quickly, alas! than … Continue reading →

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Stage Fright and Speaking Anxiety: Strategies and Tools to Overcome

Posted on March 18, 2010 by

In our last post we spoke about the biology of stage fright or speaking anxiety and how many people suffer from it. Here are a few strategies and tools to help you overcome your stress and anxiety when giving a … Continue reading →

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Stage Fright and Speaking Anxiety : Don’t suffer any longer

Posted on March 17, 2010 by

Do you… Have an immediate surge of fear and anxiety when you learn you need to do any public speaking or performing? Do everything you can to avoid giving presentations because of your fear of public speaking? Experience a dry … Continue reading →

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