Just like training for and running in a marathon, being comfortable with being uncomfortable is required to be a great public speaker. Spoken with Authority Founder & President Christine Clapp shares what every aspiring great public speaker needs to accept and practice to become a confident and comfortable public speaker.

Spoken with Authority colleague David Henderson, Esq. shares advice on communicating with clients in tricky speaking situations that can be awkward or uncomfortable. Often these situations can be to pivot a client from a bad idea or if you feel your credibility is being undermined by saying, “I don’t know.”

Spoken with Authority colleague Lynne Adrine shares sage advice for professionals who are receiving media interview requests. She provides advice and best practices for before, during, and after the interview.

Spoken with Authority coaching engagements typically start with a 360-degree assessment. Our proprietary 360-degree feedback tool surveys at least 5 collaborators per participant via an online questionnaire, aggregates and anonymizes data, and compiles feedback into a detailed 360-Degree Evaluation Report that focuses on a range of oral-communication competencies. The 360 Report, along with a self-assessment and coach's assessment, is used to set unique goals for each coaching participant and guide their coaching engagement.

At Spoken with Authority, we have been exploring Virtual Reality since 2021. VR provides a more lifelike experience than Zoom for virtual coaching sessions and simulations of speaking situations – from formal speeches and panel presentations delivered on a stage to difficult conversations in an office and oral advocacy in a courtroom. VR can reduce nervousness, improve communication skills, promote the inclusion of people in marginalized groups, and can reduce travel and related environmental impacts.

Spoken with Authority celebrates its 15th Anniversary. Founder and President Christine Clapp shares four key lessons from 15 years in business in the experience that made her passionate about helping others unlock their full potential through improved oral communication skills.

Transitions should be a NATURAL bridge—no engineering required.

Have you noticed speakers saying, “With that…” to complete one thought before moving to something new? “With that, we’ll look at future earnings….” “With that, the next step is….” We know we shouldn’t jump from one point to another, and this phrasing is a sign that we haven’t hammered out the relationships among our arguments or the different segments of our presentation.

Understanding the 15 types of cognitive distortions, that all communicators should be aware of in themselves and others, can help speakers develop self-awareness, higher emotional intelligence, and a more objective position. As a result, they can better manage self-sabotaging dialogue, feel more confident, convey executive presence, and achieve better communication outcomes.

Spoken with Authority’s Lynne Adrine had a conversation with Joe Cipriano, The Voice of America’s Most Watched TV Networks and Shows, where he discusses finding your voice and shares insights from voice over work that will transform your daily communication outcomes at work and in life.

How to - and reasons why - you should incorporate at least one break into your presentation to maintain your vocal quality, stay energized, and increase engagement with your audience.

Speakers often ask us how to get rid of their nervousness. The truth is your nervousness will never go away, but with consistent practice and experience, it will get easier to manage. Check out this advice from our coach and facilitator David Henderson, Esq.

Conversations and meetings often go off track and off topic. Our expert coaches and facilitators share their best tips for those facilitating and moderating for how you respond in the moment to get the conversation back on track.

Public speakers are often unsure of what to do with their feet and hands when they don’t have a lectern or a table on stage. Here are tips to maximize the space on stage and maximize impact with your audience so you enhance the presentation by supplementing the message you are delivering verbally.

Whether running or public speaking, one behavior change can have a ripple of positive effects. Whether it’s a physical therapist, or a presentation skills and communication coach, an expert will give you concrete, actionable, and achievable advice that produces tangible results in less time with more successful outcomes.

Tips, insight, and advice to elevate your presence in media interviews and podcasts. What to consider when you've been asked, how to prepare, common mistakes to avoid, and what to do in the moment.

Have you ever responded to others in uncharacteristically snarky ways, or been told you’re overly sensitive or too defensive? These strategies help you maintain your sense of self, model strength, and forge collaborative relationships so you can defend yourself and others from a place of strength and calm.

Storytelling is an important part of being a communicator - just as important as the data, the facts, and the details. These resources will help you improve your storytelling skills.

What does it take to be a good listener? Three of our experts discuss tips and strategies to be better listeners.

Advice on what law firms can do to get the best results and most value out of the coaching investments they make for attorneys and other professionals.

Nine parallels between paddleboarding and public speaking to make next foray on the water both safe and fun, and your next speech or presentation a success.