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What does it mean to be a good public speaker? Does it mean that you’re not horribly nervous? That you feel prepared? That your audience truly connects with your message? Or D, all of the above? The Public Speaking Catalyst is happening again, and this is a terrific way to promise yourself you’ll feel confident, prepared, and effective whenever you give speeches and presentations in the future. Here’s a testimonial from a Catalyst alum: Having now attended this course I feel that, for the first time, I have the tools, information and confidence to overcome those old dreadful feelings about … Read more

True confession time: While my company started its journey in communication skills training by leading big, short-term workshops, I’m unconvinced that these kinds of programs have as much impact as we wish they did. Large-group workshops are great for checking “public speaking training” off an organization’s annual to-do list. They may even help a few participants make some changes.  But most of the time, large workshops give people lots of ways to show up but not really participate. It is impossible to tailor feedback and coaching–the more people in the room, the more passive the experience tends to become. Even … Read more