Gale McCreary
Communications Coach
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Co-authored Articles (10)
How to
Develop Good Communication Skills
Having good communication skills is important. They can help you with presentations in class, during job interviews, when handling arguments, and in a variety of other situations. Fortunately, there are some tricks you c...
Effective Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills
''Communicate clearly and listen actively in any situation'' Have you ever dealt with a simple misunderstanding that could have been resolved with more communication? Effective communication is about expressing your fee...
How to
Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking
If you’re afraid of public speaking, you’re not alone. It’s totally normal to have performance anxiety when giving a speech. Fortunately, it’s possible to overcome your fear so you can give effective public speec...
How to
Stop Shaking when Making a Speech
Public speaking makes almost everybody anxious. Even seasoned speakers need to calm themselves down (or pump themselves up) before they give a presentation. If you're worried about your hands or other parts of your body ...
How to
Tell a Story
Whether you're telling a joke, fairy tale, or trying to persuade someone with a little empirical evidence, telling a story well is an important skill. While it comes naturally to some, for others this skill is a learned ...
How to
Write an Introduction for a Persuasive Speech
A persuasive speech is meant to convince an audience to agree with your point of view or argument relating to a specific topic. While the body of your persuasive speech is where the bulk of your argument will go, it’s ...
How to
Speak In Front of Large Groups of People
Public speaking is something many people are afraid of and that fear even has a name—glossophobia. Fortunately, with the right preparation and a few calming techniques, you can overcome your anxiety and speak confident...
How to
Project Your Normal Speaking Voice
Projecting your normal speaking voice is an essential tool for proper verbal communication. The ability to project your voice properly can be a challenge, and is a skill that some of us have to have to learn. Through pro...
How to
Win a Public Speaking Competition
Public speaking competitions challenge people to perform both prepared and unprepared speeches on certain topics. Many competitions are judged on how organized your speeches are, how well you engage with the audience, an...
How to
Narrate
Whether you're narrating a book professionally or reading a poem out loud for class, how you deliver a story makes all the difference. You'll need to get comfortable with the material and understand what makes for a grea...
