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It's frustrating when you can't understand someone. I know you don't want to be that person. There are ways to improve your speaking skills.

Ellen Latham is the founder of Orange Theory. We included Ellen Latham on the Best Public Speakers list

How to intervene when someone is still going off-topic, negative, or taking too much airtime.

What are the common leadership communication mindset blocks? Here are the 6 Common Leadership Communication Mindset Blocks

Think of a speaker you still remember years later. Oftentimes, it's the people who had an emotional effect on us that we never forget.

Fillers are meaningless words such as, "like, okay, right, so, um." Everyone uses them, so can they really be that bad?

A pet peeve is a behavior that generates annoyance in others. Here's a list of the top 13 pet peeves at work that you can change today.

When you’re the expert, people look to you for your authority, your value, and your guidance. How can you maximize your impact?

When it comes to speaking skills, finding new and creative ways to practice can help keep you focused and manage distractions.

There are often times when you are in meetings when you are not the subject matter expert. You can still add value by asking BOLD questions.

If you are seeking a personal and professional transformation, communications coaching may be just what you need to get to the next level.

How do you use effective communication skills to get promoted? Know exactly what is being measured and work to become the obvious choice.

Most Americans say that the most stressful part of their day is talking to their boss. This mindset impacts performance in team meetings.

Only you can control what you think about your boss. This relationship is an important part of your well-being at work.

Conversations with potential investors and analysts require the right balance of expertise, storytelling, and crisis management.

We included Frances Frei on our Best Public Speakers list because of how she uses her consultative vocal tone to show how much she cares.

You’ve embraced a positive mindset about future possibilities and only one thing stands in the way of success in 2021...a difficult team.

Lisa Ling is on our best public speakers list because of the passion she conveys in her emphatic voice and heartfelt gestures.

Want to learn how to become a better speaker? Start with your mind, study others, practice often, and seek out opportunities.

According to Speak by Design, the most effective presentation skills training is a combination of private coaching and group training.