Articles in this category

Parent Category:Writing and Speaking
This Category:Public Speaking

Sub Categories: -

Latest Articles

  1. Your Audience Loves You

    by Jeannette Kavanagh - 2007-03-11
    Every audience is unique and deserves a unique approach.  So in as short a space of time as possible, learn as much as possible about who'll be listening to you. Their ages, gender breakdown, edu...
  2. Dealing With Difficult Questions and Difficult Audiences

    by Jeannette Kavanagh - 2007-03-11
    In most instances when you’re hired to make a presentation to a group, the group will behave in a civilised manner. Being realistic however, sometimes that won’t be the case. For example, ...
  3. Reducing Speech Anxiety: 3 Tips to Overcome the Fear

    by Randall E. Rhodes - 2007-03-11
    Reducing speech anxiety, particularly when having to address individuals or groups, can be accomplished in several ways.Tip #1: First practice your speech in front of a mirror. Get used to hearing you...
  4. From Stage Fright to Speaking Ease...

    by Tommy Yan - 2007-03-10
    It was Wednesday, 10:45 on a cold, overcast San Francisco morning. I was up next to give a three-minute talk on anything that came to mind. Nothing structured, rehearsed or memorized. It was ad lib&md...
  5. Three Proven Strategies to Develop Your Public Speaking Confidence

    by Jeannette Kavanagh - 2007-03-10
    FIRST : IF YOU DON’T FEEL CALM, FAKE IT.  That’s right.  If you cannot be genuinely cool, calm and confident yet, I’m going to show you how to pretend you are.  H...
  6. Stage Fright: Use It and Lose It

    by Judy Ringer - 2007-03-09
    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.  I practice ...
  7. 3 Ways to Ruin Your Speaking or Singing Voice for Life

    by Daniel Gillogly - 2007-03-06
    "3 Ways to Ruin Your Speaking or Singing Voice for Life"If somebody told me, “Go out there and ruin your voice for the rest of your life”, I could do it in less than 1 year. ...
  8. Public Speaking and Training Delivery - Part 1

    by Paul Downing - 2007-03-05
    Design: At the design stage you need to identify the purpose and aim of your training. Why are you considering training? What is the need? Is there a shortfall in the skills level in your organisation...
  9. Five Keys to Using the Power of Your Voice for Public Speaking Success

    by Bronwyn Ritchie - 2007-03-04
    Your voice is a powerful tool in creating the success of your speeches and presentations. Just on its own, it can make or break your public speaking. Use these five tips to learn how to harness the ...
  10. How to speak with impact to any audience

    by Jeannette Kavanagh - 2007-03-03
    General tip # 1: Please remember that aural (hearing/listening) and visual communication are very differentTo quote Dorothy Sarnoff, one of my favourite writers on the subject of public presentations:...
  11. 5 Public Speaking Tips To Keep Your Audience Riveted

    by Michael A. Jones - 2007-03-02
    The human mind has a tendency to wander when it is not focused or totally absorbed in activity or thinking. A challenge facing every public speaker therefore is to make a presentation that grips the a...
  12. Public Speaking, Critics, and Fear

    by Paul B. Evans - 2007-03-02
    Everyone will NOT like you as a speaker (or as a person for that matter).That may be the #1 thing you need to know to get over the fear of public speaking, or to not let unwarranted negative feedback ...
  13. Public Speaking Tips: What To Do Before And After You Open Your Mouth

    by Michael A. Jones - 2007-03-02
    The following 6 public speaking tips will ensure you open every presentation in a confident, interest-arousing style that will capture the attention of your audience:The Minute BeforeIn the minute be...
  14. Fear Of Public Speaking: How To Conquer It With Preparation

    by Michael A. Jones - 2007-02-28
    Fear of public speaking affects some speakers more than others, but regardless of the level of experience a person has had, thorough preparation can have a massive impact on reducing the anxiety level...
  15. Four Public Speaking Tips For Powerful Conclusions

    by Michael A. Jones - 2007-02-28
    The way a public speaker finishes his presentation can have a big effect on how an audience will perceive the value of the material. The following 4 public speaking tips concentrate on making sure the...
  16. Effective Public Speaking: 5 Powerful Ways To Use Volume

    by Michael A. Jones - 2007-02-28
    Knowing how to use volume skillfully can make a huge contribution to effective public speaking.Speakers who use just one level of volume, usually at low level, can almost guarantee having an audience ...
  17. The Reading

    by Aaron Lazar - 2007-02-28
    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. I’m a seasoned speaker. But reading is di...
  18. Public Speakers - Make Yourself into a Real Person

    by Lance Winslow - 2007-02-27
    Before you can bust into the super stardom as a superb speaker you are going to have to be believable and work on your image. You need to brand yourself not only as an Expert in your field, but you mu...
  19. Public Speaking: Your Way To Success

    by Rich MacKenzie - 2007-02-25
    The fear of public speaking is one of the worst phobias to suffer at the hands of - if not the worst! Sufferers can be almost paralyzed with the fear in some cases. In my clinic and via my products, I...
  20. Public Speaking Anxiety: 4 Ways To Control It

    by Michael A. Jones - 2007-02-23
    Calls for "Speech, Speech" can send many men and women into panic and fear. Others may be given an assignment to present information before a group and feel overwhelmed by public speaking anxiety in t...