Public speaking is an important and often underdeveloped skill crucial for various careers. The New Hanover County 4-H program offers County Activity Day to help youth develop public speaking skills.

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Public speaking used to be my biggest fear a couple of years ago. I was so shy and reserved that when people asked me a simple question like "What ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When I was running professional theatrical organizations, public speaking was a huge part of my job. I would be tasked with delivering ...

When you hear the phrase "public speaking," you might envision the act of standing in front of a group and giving a speech. It may even give you instant anxiety. But when you take the" public" out of ...

In its simplest form, public speaking is the art of delivering a prepared speech before an audience. Of course, the fact that the speech is prepared does not mean it is read by the speaker; rather, it ...

It’s rare to find a person who enjoys public speaking, and that’s probably because 75% of people are afraid of it. Despite that, public speaking skills are an absolute necessity. Whether it be ...

Fear of public speaking is very common, with almost 1 in 4 people reporting being anxious when presenting ideas and information in front of an audience. Being a good public speaker is an essential ...

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 ...