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 ...

Public speaking is a common source of anxiety for many people. The thought of standing in front of a crowd, delivering a presentatin and being the center of attention can be overwhelming. This fear ...

I asked Canadian psychologist and Queen’s University adjunct assistant professor, Dr. Irwin Altrows, to share the two most important ideas he learned from Albert Ellis, the famous founder of rational ...

I just returned from Seattle, where I gave a presentation on persuasive speaking skills to employees and senior executives at Microsoft. When the organizers of the conference asked if I’d like to ...

Public speaking is one of the most common fears, affecting a majority of people. Surveys suggest as many as 80% of students experience social anxiety when speaking in front of an audience. Despite its ...

When my younger sister called in November 2022 to say she was getting married, I was slow to connect the dots. “YAAAAY!” I screeched into the phone. Meg had been my maid of honor a couple of years ...

It might shock you to discover that in the country known for bold speeches and endless TED talks, roughly three-quarters of the population experiences some level of fear regarding public speaking. The ...

Dear Annie: I’m almost 19 years old, and I’ve had a speech problem ever since I could talk. When I was about 7, I started getting help to correct my speech, and I continued until I graduated high ...

He questioned what he should do to ensure that his students don't feel as anxious on the day of their presentations. A teacher found himself in a rather tricky situation after admitting that several ...