by Allison Shapira | May 4, 2020 | Speaking Tips, Newsletter
Last week, I finished teaching a 6-week graduate course in public speaking for the Harvard Kennedy School, The Arts of Communication. It’s a course for which I used to fly from DC to Boston every week. This year, however, Harvard moved its spring courses to Zoom and I... Read More... by Allison Shapira | Apr 17, 2020 | Speaking Tips, Company News, Newsletter
Do you have questions about how to overcome your nerves when you speak in public? Would you like guidance on how to maintain your confidence and authenticity in virtual meetings and pitches? With GPS Office Hours you can: Gain guidance on public... Read More... by Allison Shapira | Apr 16, 2020 | Speaking Tips, Newsletter
In these uncertain times, many organizations are resisting the transition from in-person to virtual programming. My team and I can definitely relate to this sentiment: at Global Public Speaking, we are eager to get back to in-person training and coaching. But none of... Read More... by Allison Shapira | Mar 30, 2020 | Speaking Tips, Newsletter
Almost overnight, your reality shifted and you are now called upon to work in a new way. Business continuity measures have been put into place. Even if team members have been able to work from home previously, this situation is vastly different. Business... Read More... by Allison Shapira | Mar 30, 2020 | Speaking Tips, Newsletter
A few weeks ago, my team and I wrote an article called 10 Tips to Presenting Virtually. I was really proud of the information it contained for colleagues and clients who are frantically pivoting from in-person to virtual meetings, pitches, and presentations. A few... Read More... by Allison Shapira | Mar 17, 2020 | Speaking Tips
As a communication expert, I have always preferred in-person meetings and training. But it’s not always possible and certainly, right now during the COVID-19 global pandemic, it’s not always safe. Together, we are entering a new reality where we need to seek... Read More... by Allison Shapira | Mar 10, 2020 | Speaking Tips, Newsletter
This blog post features an article Allison Shapira recently wrote for Harvard Business Review. Click here to see the original article on HBR.org We’ve all had that moment on an airplane where we experience turbulence. Maybe you are rudely awakened by a sudden jolt, or... Read More... by Allison Shapira | Feb 19, 2020 | Speaking Tips, Newsletter
How many times have you stopped yourself from speaking up in a meeting or at a conference, thinking that what you wanted to say wasn’t important? Have you ever held yourself back because you didn’t think anyone wanted to hear you? This happens to all of us regardless... Read More... by Allison Shapira | Jan 23, 2020 | Speaking Tips, Newsletter
One of my favorite activities every January is to think about all the ways I’d like to grow in the new year. You could call them resolutions, but I would call them re-committing to my vision of where I’d like to be professionally and personally. Many of you may... Read More... by Jamie | Dec 9, 2019 | Company News
Sarah Turkel comes to Global Public Speaking by way of the Harry Walker Agency and the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), where she built her reputation as a meticulous events and logistics manager. Experienced in event management, program management... Read More... 
