Three Brain Myths That Hinder Speakers
I frequently encounter several misunderstandings about the brain on the speaking circuit that lead, arguably, to less effective speeches. So, ...
How to Reduce the Anxiety of Public Speaking
Anxiety and stress go with public speaking for all but a lucky few, and readers of this blog will ...
The Secret of a Successful VC Pitch
How do you give a successful VC pitch? A recent study suggests what determines success, and indeed what allows subjects watching VC ...
What Color Is Your Speech?
We humans are powerfully influenced by color. There are of course the associations we develop with specific colors, thanks to ...
The Pandemic Epidemic of Loneliness
A good deal has been written about the increase in negative mental health indicators during the pandemic. Drug abuse, mental ...
Who makes a better public speaker – an introvert or an extrovert?
Who makes a better public speaker – an introvert or an extrovert? Most people would immediately say, ‘that’s a no-brainer ...
A Neuroscientific Revolution?
Thomas Kuhn, in his book The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, argued that science proceeds in fits and starts. Scientists believe ...
What creates a charismatic voice?
When we talk about charisma anecdotally, it’s often to say something like, “I couldn’t take my eyes off him/her.” Charisma ...
The Dangers of Faulty Thinking
I took part in a logic training course years ago, an extra-curricular course designed to make better debaters of us ...
Do You Want the Bad News or the Good News First? How Neuroscience Can Help Us Be Better Speakers
Neuroscientists are now able to tell us startlingly specific things about how our brains work. Recent research details ways to ...
