Public Speaking

The ability to stand in front of a group of people and give an eloquent speech is an impressive skill. The reality, however, is...

One of the most common questions I get is about giving a wedding toast. It is a huge responsibility to give the wedding toast....

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...

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...

If you're lacking in confidence, a bit of advice you might hear is to “fake it till you make it,” when you’re feeling nervous....

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

At the beginning of every semester, I ask my students to think about speakers they connect to. They might be teachers, coaches, politicians, celebrities,...

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...

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

One of my students recently delivered a persuasive speech on straws. The single word STRAWS glared across the first slide of her visual aid,...