The Virtual Orator

  • The fear of public speaking is one of humanity’s most common anxieties. Whether addressing a small group of colleagues or standing before a large audience, the prospect of speaking in public can send shivers down our spine. Some research from…

  • There was a time when scientists were way too focused on determining a numeric value to define our intelligence. With time, they realized that intelligence means a great number of different things, including our most emotional side. A high IQ…

  • I’m sure you heard about the importance of pausing during a speech or presentation. There are several practical reasons to do so, and you can find some tips on the perfect moments to use this technique right here in our…

  • We all know how difficult it can be to stand on the stage and answer the audience’s questions, but how about the other side? How about standing up in front of everyone, picking up a microphone, and asking the speaker…

  • You’re about to start your presentation. Everything is ready, you rehearsed… what can go wrong? Immediately, a bright red alarm goes off in your head: the Q&A! The more you think about it, the more you feel your head spinning.…

  • Do you like to listen to stand-up comedians? People are more than happy to sit for 1 hour or more in a chair listening to someone talking and even pay for it. However, invite them for a formal speech, and…

  • Speaking in a thousand venues can be the dream, but without a precise goal, it may feel a bit empty to you. Did you improve? Were you better than last time? Better in what exactly? You may feel disappointed when…

  • Bingo Night used to be quite popular among our elderly, but you can make this game not only fun again but also helpful for your speaking challenges. We had previously shared with you a couple of bingo cards to help…

  • When speaking in public, you feel incredibly vulnerable because you are too exposed. Many anthropologists have theories about that discomfort and its relationship with being apart from the group. In other words, far from the safety of the group. Yet,…

  • Supervillains are those evil characters who only exist to make superheroes’ life really hard. Have you noticed that they are all excellent speakers? They are charismatic like no other character in the story, and they catch the audience’s attention, despite…

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