Which is better — a healthy or an intelligent speaker?

Nick Morgan2014-12-04T07:00:30-05:00December 4, 2014|Body Language, Charisma, Neuroscience, Non-Verbal Communication, Successful Speakers|

The Dutch undertake the best research. I’m always on the lookout for studies about improving leadership – since I coach ...

Why Your Speaking Voice Matters

Nick Morgan2014-12-02T07:00:32-05:00December 2, 2014|Body Language, Charisma, Emotion, Neuroscience|

Here’s a quick question for American readers fresh from a Thanksgiving family gathering – or indeed anyone who has gathered ...

Are Mirror Neurons a Myth?

Nick Morgan2014-11-20T07:00:39-05:00November 20, 2014|Emotion, Neuroscience, Non-Verbal Communication|

For my second piece on neuro-myths, I’m tackling head-on the biggest, hottest development in neuroscience, according to some observers, in ...

Some Myths of Neuroscience and Public Speaking

Nick Morgan2014-11-18T07:00:57-05:00November 18, 2014|Neuroscience, Non-Verbal Communication|

This week I’m addressing some of the myths of communications that get in the way of great public speaking. Today, ...

A Quick Hack for Public Speaking Anxiety

Nick Morgan2014-11-11T07:00:23-05:00November 11, 2014|Body Language, Emotion, Fear of Public Speaking, Neuroscience, Non-Verbal Communication|

Your heart is racing. Your palms are clammy. Your stomach is starting to send distress signals to your brain. You’re ...

Slideware: Just Don’t Do It

Nick Morgan2014-10-23T07:00:59-05:00October 23, 2014|Event Planning and Management, Neuroscience, Tech Tips, Tools and Resources, Visual Aids and Props|

I was talking this week to a very nice group of folks who were prepping me for a speech to ...

How To Review Your Own Videos

Nick Morgan2014-10-21T07:00:47-05:00October 21, 2014|Neuroscience, Non-Verbal Communication, Rehearsal, Speaker Critiques, Tools and Resources|

One of the wonders of the digital age is that video for speakers is now relatively cheap, easy, and of ...

Perfectionism and Public Speaking

Nick Morgan2014-10-14T07:00:41-05:00October 14, 2014|Audience Interaction, Authenticity, Emotion, Event Planning and Management, Fear of Public Speaking, Neuroscience, Non-Verbal Communication, When Things Go Wrong|

Is it good to be a perfectionist? Perfectionists would say yes, of course; it leads to better results in work ...

Why Do We Make Audiences Sit in the Dark?

Nick Morgan2014-10-09T12:23:34-05:00October 9, 2014|Current Affairs, Event Planning and Management, Neuroscience, Tech Tips, Tools and Resources, Visual Aids and Props|

Why turn down the lights? What follows is a rant. If you’re not in the mood, skip this post. You’re ...

Here’s a New Reason to Trust Your Unconscious Mind

Nick Morgan2014-10-02T15:53:13-05:00October 2, 2014|Audience Interaction, Body Language, Neuroscience, Non-Verbal Communication|

It’s time to start trusting your unconscious mind. Most of us get the occasional hunches, intuition, or gut feel – ...