Most people know the feeling — the dry mouth, sweaty palms, shaking hands. Public speaking is a major fear for many people. But there are ways to overcome those fears. Toastmasters International ...

Spend 10 minutes with 31-year-old Olya Johnson and you’ll find it hard to believe that Russian is her native language. Software designers such as Johnson tend to be known more for technological ...

For many, it conjures images of sweaty palms, trembling voices, and a desperate desire to disappear into a hole. Yet, the ability to communicate effectively in front of an audience is a valuable skill ...

Venetia Elsmore nervously stood in front of her co-workers at Charles Schwab & Co.. Her 10-minute presentation on sleep deprivation was a little off the beaten path for the retirement plan provider.

LEOMINSTER — The key to effective public speaking is to practice every chance you get. The Twin City Toastmasters, a local chapter of Toastmasters International, offers a superb chance every Tuesday ...

David Johnson engages the audience during his presentation during the Allen Toastmasters weekly meeting at the Allen Heritage Center in downtown Allen. He moved to Dallas a year ago and just completed ...

WORCESTER — One Wednesday afternoon, on the third floor of Bay State Savings Bank on Franklin Street, Jackson Restrepo calls the small group gathered there to attention. Restrepo seems relaxed in ...