Ten ways to critique your speaking skills

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Do you punctuate your speeches with a lot of "ums?" Does a sneeze from the audience derail your train of thought? Denise Graveline offers some tips for watching your own speeches on video, analyzing your flaws, and fixing them: "Most people's mouths, when at rest, are either flat-lined or slightly downturned, making you look bored or sad. Smiling, even a little, corrects that natural downward turn. You get to decide how much to smile, but smile at least somewhat."

May 7, 2013

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