Opening Your Speech
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
Joining a Rostrum club will help you practise. It’s great to have the theory in your head. What’s even better is to have practiced so that you know what works for you.
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: Applause doesn’t work (the meeting chair can be heard but not the general audience so you have to put
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
I neglect my talents Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and…
I neglect my talents Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and…
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.
I neglect my talents Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and…
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
I neglect my talents Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and…