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Metaphors, Similes, and Analogies are your secret weapon when you create presentations. I like to think of myself as a pretty good speaker and writer. I always hated English class in high school and college, though. So, I always got confused between what was a metaphor, what was a simile, […]
Four Hoosier in Indianapolis are the newest graduates of our Fearless Presentations® class. They had no need for horseshoes and clovers (or the luck of the Fighting Irish.) Instead, their confident presentations became their winning ticket. With St. Patrick’s Day on the horizon, our four participants weren’t chasing elusive pots
Imposter syndrome is a term used to describe the feeling of inadequacy, self-doubt, and lack of confidence that many people experience in their professional or personal lives. It is the feeling that you are a fraud, that you are not good enough, and that your accomplishments are simply the result
I’m Doug Staneart — President and CEO of The Leader’s Institute ® and Creator of the Fearless Presentations ® Public Speaking Training Programs. And this is How I Overcame My Fear of Public Speaking (And How You Can Too!) The first thing my public speaking class members often ask me is questions
Want to overcome stage fright for good? Do you experience dry mouth, rapid breathing, and sweaty palms when you present in front of a crowd? If so, these five practical tips can help you lower that level of anxiety in less than a week. Whether or not it’s your first
For the first time since a two-year pandemic break, we had a fantastic public speaking class in Atlanta, Georgia. I have to admit. It was nice to have a new group of people working to conquer the fear of public speaking. We had five people attend the class. Granted, that
