Dr. Robert Portnoy is a licensed speech pathologist who has been professonally trained to identify and treat discorders of communication. Applying this body of knowledge to the needs of business and personal success, Dr. Portnoy has personally coached hundreds of business professionals to communicate more effectively. Over the years Dr. Portnoy discovered that learning to speak effectively is more about how to connect with your listeners than it is about telling them what you think they should know.
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This article gives step by step instructions for opening up your listener's minds to what you have to say and to keep them listening for as long as you talk. The secret to their undivided attention is to talk to them from their point of view.
Fear of speaking is often cited as the number one fear in the United States. Dr. Robert Portnoy, speech pathologist and professional speech coach describes tbree causes of this fear and offers solutions for conquering the fear of speaking.

