Best Man Speech: Conquer Your Fear »
Best man speeches are one of the highlights of the wedding party. To many who will give the toast, it can be a frightening ordeal. But it doesn't have to be. Learn how you can control your fear.
After Dinner Speaking, Hero or Coward? »
Have you been asked to be an after dinner speaker?
This article helps you see some of the pitfalls and will help you overcome them.
A Public Speaking Nightmare »
The next time you do any public speaking or presentation you may want to read this article first. This public speaking nightmare of a story hammers home the importance of getting some kind of professional training before you attempt to step out on stage.
Public Speaking - The Money's in the Template »
There is more to being a successful public speaker than most people think. If you really want to get a jump on all the others, learn the secret master template for giving the perfect presentations every single time.
Successful Public Speaking: Interact With Your Audience »
Public speaking is a dialogue between you and your audience. Keep the dialogue from turning into a monologue by incorporating interaction into your presentation. It keeps your audience energized, engaged, and wanting to hear more; it puts the speaker in touch with the audience's interests and needs. Most of all, it creates a partnership between the audience and the speaker and fosters the perfect environment for mutual learning.
Public Speaking Won't Kill You – Planning Is Better Than Being Afraid »
This is a basic article about public speaking. In it, we'll discover what public speaking is, and some of the preparations for a speech. We'll conclude with a couple of tips to have the most nervous of public speakers looking like a polished speaker even if it's your first time!
Public Speaking Anxiety: Everyone is Judging Me! »
People fear scrutiny of their flaws more than they fear actual public speaking. Reframe the way you perceive your audience and put your audience's needs first, and you will find that fears of your own failure take a back seat.
Speech Topics - 6 Steps To Find Topics For Public Speaking »
Looking for speech topics? Don't know what to talk about? No sweat! I will show you how to find good ideas for a speech. Just follow the six steps, and in the end you have developed a speech topic that will surprise your audience.
Dealing With Difficult Questions and Difficult Audiences »
Anyone who's had the pleasure, honour and horror of teaching adolescents can face any audience! So first up, here's to the noblest profession on earth - our teachers. This article sets out how to deal with unexpected or difficult questions and troublesome audiences
Your Audience Loves You »
In my Public Speaking Success e-Program I advise you to research your audience. Why? Because the more you know about the general composition of your audience, the better you can direct your talk to them.
How to be a Public Speaking Star with The Use Of Computers »
You can use computers to help you write your speech, as well as to help you research effectively, edit your work, check spelling and grammar and more. Computers can help you avoid wasting time; avoid never ending revising of your speech.
Stage Fright: Use It and Lose It »
As a professional singer and speaker, I'm often asked if I still get nervous in front of an audience. I do. But I've learned to use my nervous energy – and minimize its impact.
The Reading »
When I was invited to be the featured speaker at our library’s annual meeting, I froze. My gut clenched. My palms sweated in nervous anticipation.