By Rennu Dhillon  Speaking confidently and having the confidence to speak in public is a critical life skill to survive in today’s competitive society. To be able to verbally communicate clearly and effectively to other individuals and groups is essential in schools, business and your own personal life. As a successful recruiter for many years, one of the things I ran into as I sent my clients out for interviews was that many people lacked clear communication and the confidence to interview. Just having a great resume or a collection of degrees from ivy colleges is not suffice to advance in your career or improve your business. It is now as important for people to be able to make effective presentations and the knowledge and skills to speak to others.