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 AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT: http://time.com/3858309/attention-spans-goldfish/

PUBLIC SPEAKING ANXIETY/STAGE FRIGHT: http://www.princetonpublicspeaking.com/tips/public-speaking-fight-or-flight-acute-stress-response.html

AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT: http://fortune.com/2013/07/10/giving-a-speech-conquer-the-five-minute-attention-span/

DYNAMIC DELIVERY TECHNIQUES: http://www.fastcompany.com/3001087/3-techniques-bill-clinton-uses-wow-audience
(The author describes the masterful speech delivery techniques that former President Bill Clinton uses to engage an audience.  See the video included in this article).

PERSUASIVE SPEAKING: Source: Boundless. “The Goals of a Persuasive Speech: Convincing, Actuation, and Stimulation.” Boundless Communications. Boundless, 21 Jul. 2015. Retrieved 17 Feb. 2016 from https://www.boundless.com/communications/textbooks/boundless-communications-textbook/persuasive-speaking-14/introduction-to-persuasive-speaking-72/the-goals-of-a-persuasive-speech-convincing-actuation-and-stimulation-283-7999/

Harvard Video on Persuasion -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1rGnnHqg2o

PUBLIC SPEAKING ASSESSMENT FOR INTROVERTS: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/self-promotion-introverts/201005/cool-tool-public-speakers

Public Speaking and Presentation Resources

Following are some of my favorite resources that  provide a ton of great information and tips about public speaking and professional presentations. Some of these sources are cited in my seminars, workshops, talks, and client materials. 

Check back often for new resources and links.