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Afraid to Speak Jan. 17, 2024
Before anyone was "canceled" for saying a "wrong" thing, actress Emily Blunt and I feared speaking. ... Read More
Some Legal and Tax Tips for Professional Speakers Mar. 21, 2023
"I do a lot of public speaking to promote my small business. Most of my speaking is for local organi... Read More
I Was Selected for a Graduation Speech! Jun. 01, 2022
DR. WALLACE: For graduation speeches at my school, everyone is invited to submit a speech, and the t... Read More
Not Another Presentation! Apr. 15, 2022
DR. WALLACE: I hate giving presentations more than anything else in the world, but I have to give a ... Read More
Do Girls Like Shorter Guys? Nov. 27, 2021
DR. WALLACE: I'm a rather short 15-year-old guy and I feel very self-conscious about my height most ... Read More
Public-Speaking Tips Nov. 03, 2021
According to Reader's Digest, public speaking is the No. 1 fear in America, so here are some tips th... Read More
Oral Reports Scare Me! Oct. 29, 2021
DR. WALLACE: I have an oral report due in my history class and I am terrified to speak in front of t... Read More
I'm Terrified of Public Speaking Oct. 04, 2021
DR. WALLACE: How can I overcome my fear of public speaking? Many of my classes require students to g... Read More
Diverse Pathways in Education and Life, Part II: The Real-Life Stories of Jean Pierre, Maria, and Lee Aug. 14, 2021
In part one of this column, we followed the educational trajectories of three high school students: ... Read More
Mercury Gives a Speech Dec. 23, 2020
Mercury recalls the very common fear of public speaking — essentially, a fear of vulnerability... Read More
A Request for Public Speaking Tips Feb. 11, 2020
DR. WALLACE: I'm enrolled in a public speaking class at the University of Iowa, and I really enjoy t... Read More
