July 11, 2010
The opening line in any speech is the most important.
Know it, live it, breathe it every second of every day leading up to your speech.
July 5, 2010
Eye contact is the simplest and often most effective way to engage an audience. For the nervous speaker it is often a hugely daunting thing to […]
June 28, 2010
I have recently been offered the chance to speak as part of a ‘double act’. Speaking as one half of a partnership throws up all sorts […]
June 24, 2010
In my time working in marketing I actually found that public speaking was one of the most effective tactics for business development.
Speaking and educating others in large groups allows you to position yourself as an expert in your field.
June 20, 2010
A lot of public speaking is carried out from behind a lectern, or stood behind a desk. More often than not there is some form of furniture between you and the audience.
This is a great comfort for the nervous speaker, but is hiding behind a desk or lectern reducing the impact of your speech or presentation?
June 16, 2010
This method is great for impromptu speaking where you have been asked a question (usually nothing too serious) and you need to fill-out your answer some what. I’ve found it’s also great for one-to-one conversations, if you find you are the person having to do all of the talking!
June 6, 2010
I recently attended a wedding – a great day full of fun, laughter and speeches. The father of the bride after making his speech proceeded to […]
June 1, 2010
The PREP method for impromptu speaking is the most basic and simple method.
May 25, 2010
David Cameron has been lauded for his ability to win over voters and project a personality through his speaking in a way that Gordon Brown could not. But how was this reflected in his first speech as Prime Minister on the 11th May 2010?
