The fear of public speaking is a shared form of anxiety. It can range from slight nervousness to paralyzing fear and panic, trembling hands, sweaty palms, tense body, breathlessness, a quavering voice, and a brain freeze. Does that sound like fun to you? Right? That fear, by the way, is what keeps you humble and …
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By Phil Méthot and Richard Tardif Are you looking for a fun way to improve communication and build skills to help your career? Pointe-Claire Toastmasters allows you to engage with people with similar interests in a supportive and comfortable setting. Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a …
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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, concerned citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead. Many join a local Toastmasters club because they fear public speaking. Speaking up during company meetings or having to give a five-minute presentation gives them the shakes. Defining a “successful” …
Research led by Andrew C. Gallup, associate professor of psychology at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, suggests that yawning has a brain-cooling function. “Brain temperature rises during times of stress and anxiety,” Gallup said. “And yawning naturally occurs before and during stressful situations, promoting relaxation and better cognitive functioning. It has nothing to do with boredom.” Although there …
The underlying fear of public speaking is the judgment or negative evaluation by others, but with preparation and persistence, you overcome it. Here is what we can do to get you started and beyond your fear. Know your topic The better you know your subject, the more confident you will be. Hence, you’ll likely have …
If you’ve seen the 2010 film The King’s Speech, you know it is about King George VI’s 1939 live radio address explaining why the United Kingdom had to enter into war against Germany. Simple? Right? It was anything but for the new King. He faced several difficulties, including his impostor-syndrome anxiety after ascending to the throne, …
An effigy of hate, discrimination & intolerance Originally published May 1, 2019. The headless fatty, a term made popular in 2007 by activist Charlotte Cooper, refers to photographs or videos of anonymous obese people used in news media stories about obesity. The headless fatty is seen walking while drinking a diet soda, sitting in front …
Does today’s health media reflect the reality of the obese, and are they leading us to portray obese people as less critical an issue than others? Agenda-setting is the creation of public awareness and concern about salient issues by the news media. Two basic assumptions underlie most research on agenda-setting: (1) the press and the …
Terry Cutler is a Canadian cyber security expert, cytologist and teacher, often described as an “ethical hacker” for his long-term work with cyber security and protection. Cutler is the founder, former CTO, and current CEO of Cyology Labs. Terry shares his knowledge on company cybersecurity and Internet protection from hackers on your home computer. Length: …
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Richard Tardif presents a case for embracing fitness. How did health media, science and research shaped our eating patterns?
