Effective Starters for Shy Students
The post introduces low‑stress "line" activities that help shy or reluctant students ease into public speaking. By positioning themselves on an imaginary line that reflects their confidence, learners visualize progress and share personal motivations. The author expands the toolkit with improv‑style exercises—alphabetical, birthday, or height ordering—performed without speaking to foster non‑verbal communication. Additional resources link to quick‑fire speech drills and broader drama games for classroom warm‑ups.
The Reason You’re Afraid to Be Funny on Stage
Speakers often avoid humor because they fear a single joke bombing, which they think could ruin future bookings. The article argues that this fear is misplaced, noting that audience expectations for business presentations are far lower than for stand‑up comedy....