Public Speaking

Group presentations really aren’t much different from individual speeches, but we treat them like they are. The first thing we do when assigned a...

By perfecting your speech introduction, you will increase the effectiveness of your speech by 100%. In the first twenty-seconds of your speech, you can...

A lot of people think the hardest part of composing a speech is figuring out where to start—until they get to the end, that...

I cannot overstate the importance of speech delivery in the overall success of a public speaker. There are two equally important skill sets for...

Speech Writing Basics Knowing how to organize your speech is the most under-rated and misunderstood skills for speech writing. A well-organized speech often has its...

One of the essential attributes of great speakers is their ability to catch and hold the attention of the audience. Abraham Lincoln was said...

Are the best speakers born, made, or both? The answer is (potentially) all of the above. Whether you are a natural speaker or someone...

Many years ago a student told me that she got sick with nerves every time she gave a presentation in my class. Her story...

If you've come here to have a speech topic given to you, then you will be disappointed. I often have students drop by the...

If you give a speech, chances are you will use a slide deck. In most organizational settings it is expected that you will use...