In my years covering VR, I’ve seen several attempts at public speaking simulators, but Ovation, a new app released this week supporting the Rift and Vive, is by far the most comprehensive. It offers ...

Commencement speaker Kayleigh An Philip '24 earned her BA in Communication with a minor in esports. For some, speaking in front of a crowd can be exhilarating. For others, it can feel paralyzing. The ...

Welcome to the PSL!! The 2025-2026 academic year is an exciting time to meet the PSL staff and to learn what this free student service offers. Our mission statement is "To support, guide, inspire ...

A pilot program this year at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis uses virtual reality headsets to refine students’ speaking skills and presentation ability and to soothe communication ...

In a global and often competitive tech job market -- where recruiters can be inundated with thousands of applications for a single open position -- knowing which skills are in demand and improving ...

It is uncommon for millennials to spend time developing their public speaking skills outside of structured schoolwork and required courses for their careers, but they should consider honing their ...

If you dread public speaking you are not alone. It is a leading social phobia, one that can cause a state of anxiety that reduces otherwise articulate people to nervous incoherence. A strong fear of ...

I was on a panel at a conference a couple of years ago. A young woman in the audience stood up and asked a question: “What’s the best thing I can do for my career?” Before I could say a word, one of ...

"At a funeral, the average person would rather be in the casket than giving the eulogy.” —Jerry Seinfeld “When you draw a bow, you don’t hold two arrows.” —Japanese saying Having an opportunity to ...

Toastmasters can help you practice oral presentations. Toastmasters meet weekly to develop speaking and leadership skills. Being a Toastmaster gives you the courage to speak with confidence, improve ...