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New Articles The latest articles published on Six Minutes: Speech Critique: Dan Pink (TED 2009) 5 Speaking Resolutions to Wow Your Audience in 2012 Bookending Your Speech: A Master Technique How to Ace the Short, Impromptu Speech Why You Must Relish Every Opportunity to Speak	Write Memorable Speeches Speechwriting articles teach you how to craft content which is compelling, focussed, and memorable. How to Use the Rule of Three in Your Speeches 8 Speechwriting Lessons You Can Learn from Songwriters Electrify Your Audience with a Shocking Speech Opening 17 Easy Ways to Be a More Persuasive Speaker	The Best of the Blogosphere On weekends, we survey the best public speaking articles from a wide collection of public speaking blogs. The very best articles are highlighted each week for you. "I rely on your weekly summary to point me toward some of the blogs I might have missed. This is such a useful posting." January 5 December 1 November 18 November 4 October 23 October 8
Tune your Delivery Techniques When you have an important message, you must be able to deliver it confidently and powerfully. Hone your body language, vocal variety, movement, and audience interaction. How to Deliver the Talk of Your Life Never Read Your Speech… Never? Speak Up! A Guide to Voice Projection Are… um… Filler Words… ah… Okay? How to Connect With Your Audience by Moving Closer	Design Effective Visuals PowerPoint or Keynote? Flip chart or prop? Learn how to design effective visual aids which complement your message. Six Simple Techniques for Presenting Data: Hans Rosling (TED, 2006) How to Improve Your PowerPoint Slides with the Rule of Thirds The 10-20-30 Rule: Guy Kawasaki on PowerPoint Use PowerPoint Visuals, Not Bullets – What the World Eats	Learn From Great Speeches Speech evaluations which analyze great speakers, illustrate their simple techniques, and show you how to emulate them. Steve Jobs - Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish. Jacqueline Novogratz - Escaping Poverty Al Gore - 15 ways to avert a climate crisis Martin Luther King Jr. - I Have a Dream Barack Obama - Presidential Inaugural Address
Resources for Speakers Lists, research, and essential resources for public speakers. Toastmasters: Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? The 25 Public Speaking Skills Every Speaker Must Have Stocking Stuffers for Speakers 27 Hot Summer Reads for Speakers Public Speaking Blogs: The Definitive List	Develop Positive Speaking Habits Ready to get serious about improving your skills? Learn habits which help you become a complete well-rounded speaker. The 7 Deadly Sins of Public Speaking 8 Key Points for Perfect Presentation Practice Average Speakers Suck. Don’t be Average. 8 Faulty Speaker Assumptions and How to Fix Them Speech Preparation #8: How to Practice Your Presentation Stop Rehearsing! 3 Critical Things to Do Before Your Speech	The Best Books Revealed Don't waste your money and time reading the wrong books. You will find regular reviews of outstanding books which cover public speaking, presentation skills, and communication methods. Better Beginnings: How to Capture Your Audience in 30 Seconds The Story Factor: Inspiration, Influence, and Persuasion Through the Art of Storytelling Confessions of a Public Speaker The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln: 21 Powerful Secrets of History's Greatest Speakers