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 ...

You’re introduced to make a presentation. Suddenly, your legs go numb, your mouth gets dry, your mind goes blank and the only thing you hear is your heart throbbing. Sound familiar? For many people, ...

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 ...

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 ...