Videos

Many of us are uneasy about speaking in public, especially when we are asked to speak in an impromptu, “off the cuff” manner. However, much of our personal and professional lives requires this exact type of speaking. In this video, you will learn specific improv techniques and approaches that can…

We can improve and hone our communication in many ways. The Transactional Model of Communication (first articulated by Dean Barnlund*) helps us understand where to focus our efforts: Sender, Receiver, Message and/or Feedback. In this video, you will learn specific ways to increase Fidelity (the accuracy and clarity of your…

Many people ask how best to look confident when seated and presenting. This short video provides useful tips on confident posture and hand gestures from a seated position. To learn more about confident and compelling presentations and meetings, please visit NoFreakingSpeaking.com.

In this video, you will receive advice on how to deliver virtual (webinar, video conference and teleconference) presentations and meetings. Not only will we discuss how to use your body and voice, but we learn about how to leverage technology to help (e.g., cameras and microphones).

Learn 10 scientifically validated techniques to help you present in a more confident and compelling manner. These techniques come from the new 3rd edition of my book Speaking Up without Freaking Out.

We all experience nervousness when we speak. Learn 3 academically validated techniques for managing your speaking anxiety. For more information on confident and compelling speaking, visit NoFreakingSpeaking.com

In this animated short, learn the key elements of effective nonverbal behaviors for confident public speaking. If you like this video, consider taking Stanford Continuing Studies' new online class: http://continuingstudies.stanford.edu/courses/detail/20141_COM-119-W For more info on effective presentations, check out www.nofreakingspeaking.com/blog/

Learn more from my blog at http://www.nofreakingspeaking.com/blog/ Here is quick advice for anyone...regardless of familiarity with English...for effectively communicating your ideas. Learn more from my blog at http://www.nofreakingspeaking.com/blog/

Matt Abrahams discusses simple techniques for managing speaking anxiety on KPIX's Bay Sunday.

This clip defines the sources of public speaking anxiety and identifies specific, academically validated, anxiety management techniques to help presenters become more confident. Learn more at NoFreakingSpeaking.com

This clip provides specific, academically validated, advice for how to effectively gesture during a presentation. By using gestures appropriately, a speaker will appear more confident and compelling. This clip is a good companion to a recent Toastmasters Magazine article. To learn more, go to NoFreakingSpeaking.com.