article thumbnail

Author Talks: Face your fear of public speaking

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Are you tired of public speaking stumbles? From tech troubles to memory blanks, common pitfalls can derail even the best speech. Learn how to deliver confident, top-notch presentationswithout the ums and ahs.

article thumbnail

Author Talks: How to speak confidently when you’re put on the spot

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

If you dread public speaking, small talk, or delivering feedback, you’re not alone. Matt Abrahams shares tips for mastering communication in spontaneous situations.

article thumbnail

Stop playing it safe and pitch your ideas

Partnership for Public Service

Books on mindfulness and neuroscience explain how being present, by focusing on the five senses, enables you to quiet your inner judge or your modern-day “survival brain.” This “learning brain” activates curiosity, openness and growth, enables higher-level thinking and enables us to perceive things less as threats and more as opportunities.