Public Speaking

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

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 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...

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

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

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...

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....

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...