Do politicians write their own speeches?
Do politicians write their own speeches? That question, in one form or another, always comes up during presidential elections in ...
The Pause — 2
I received a number of great comments and emails on my first blog on ‘the pause’ so I’m following up ...
The Pause
Your best moments in public speaking may be silent ones. There are several places in a speech where a pause ...
Before you begin to speak….
A speech is a kinesthetic art form, and it’s performance art. Each time you speak, you are creating a live ...
Commencement Speeches
Tis the season to be wary -- of commencement speeches. We're almost through the danger period for another year, but ...
How to give a short speech
I often get asked about short speeches, and off-the-cuff remarks. How do you do them well? What are the pitfalls ...
How to write a great speech — 9
Wrapping up this series of blogs on writing a speech, let's talk about visual aids. I've ranted about Power Point ...
How to write a great speech — 8
By now you have written a persuasive speech, with a structure that respects the audience's need to hear your message ...
How to write a great speech — 7
Your audience is chattering away amongst themselves because you've given them permission to become active, in some step that is ...
How to write a great speech — 6
You're close to the finish line. It's time to end with a bang. The best way to do that is ...
