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How Acting Techniques Can Supercharge Your Public Speaking
When it comes to public speaking, most people think about the words they’ll say. But great speeches aren’t about words—they’re about...
Jenny Austin Bassett
Mar 213 min read
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5 Mistakes I See People Making in Public Speaking and What To Do About Them
Hey! Thanks for being here! In case you don't know me, I am a professional actor turned speaking coach, helping people write and present...
Jenny Austin Bassett
Feb 2813 min read
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What do you do if your joke flops?
We’ve all been there. You make a joke and nobody laughs. You’re looking out at the sea of blank faces, and a sense of doom starts to...
Jenny Austin Bassett
Feb 144 min read
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Public Speaking is like cake. Hear me out...
I love baking, mostly because I love eating baked goods. This is dangerous, because the second I am craving something sweet, I am already...
Jenny Austin Bassett
Feb 64 min read
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Speech Writing 101: What do people want to hear?
"What do people want to hear?" This is a question I get asked a lot. It's usually the first thing people wonder when they sit down to...
Jenny Austin Bassett
Jan 313 min read
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