Most people get nervous before speaking. Some get butterflies. Some get sweaty palms. Some feel their heart pounding. That’s normal. In fact, if you care about doing a good job, a little nervousness is probably a good thing. The Goal isn’t to eliminate nervousness. The Goal is to manage it. Here are tips for doing that. Prepare. Preparation builds confidence. Know: Your opening. Your closing. Your key points. If you know how you’re going to start and how you’re going to finish, you’ll feel...

“Speaking in cadence” is one of those things people feel more than they understand—and that’s exactly the point!

When you’re speaking to an audience, your words matter— but your body language often speaks first.