Public Speaking

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

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

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....

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...

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

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...

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...

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

An engaging visual aid adds WOW! to a presentation. Beautiful visuals can make a good presentation a great one, or an interesting speaker a...

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