Speaking Tips

The first 30 to 60 seconds of your speech are often the most critical. Read on for some suggestions to give your speech the best start possible. It is extremely

A speaker needs to be aware of the various barriers to communication that exist and the best way to overcome each of those barriers. In Summary: You have a responsibility

Whether you are the bride, groom, best man, or possibly a friend of the family, this is one of the most important speeches you’ll ever do. Find out how to

Impromptu or Short Notice speeches are seen by most novice speakers as the most frightening of any exercises they could be assigned. Usually you will have some warning but occasionally

Humour is not just for comedians, but proceed with care! If used wisely and with great skill, humour can turn a good speech into an unforgettable speech. In Summary: How

Everyone admires a person who can speak effectively without using notes. Unfortunately, not many of us can attain this pinnacle of speaking achievement! Sometimes a person who has no notes

What works / what doesn’t? Some ideas from the online club: Polite applause doesn’t work . The meeting chair can be heard but not the general audience. We find it

You need to consider many things when writing a speech and planning how you will deliver it. You will have to establish the purpose of the speech, gather information about

If we are to become effective speakers we must be aware of how the voice is produced, how the voice should be used and how the voice can be enhanced.

The most common problem identified by people wishing to learn the art of Public Speaking is nervousness. Here are a few tips that may be of assistance.  Nervousness is usually

The use of gesture is an important part of public speaking. Master it, and you will be communicating more information more effectively to your audience. Many books have been written

These speakers make us get out of our chairs and DO something. Let us examine some of the things that the motivational speaker needs to consider. Martin Luther King. Eva Peron.

Using PowerPoint in your presentations can help to support your message or, if done badly, can distract and confuse your audience. What can PowerPoint do for you? PowerPoint can help

There is a growing demand for people with facilitation skills. Here you will find an introduction to being a strong chairperson and facilitator. In Summary: Your role of facilitator is