In the first two articles of this series, we learned how using the rule of three can improve your speeches by [1] writing triads of words, phrases, and sentences and [2] by applying three-part speech outlines.
In this article, you will learn how adding an unexpected twist to the third element can add power or humor to your speech.
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Previously, we learned how the rule of three improves speeches when used at the micro-speech level, to craft memorable triads of words, phrases, and sentences.
In this article, we will learn how the rule of three improves speeches at the macro-speech level when applied to speech stories or to entire speech outlines.
No other two letter word says so much when a speaker says so little.
Except perhaps ah or uh or so.
Are filler words the most sensational speaking sin you can commit? Or do they make you imperfectly human and help you connect with your audience?
The topic has created quite a buzz in public speaking blogs recently, so read on to find out what the experts are saying.
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The rule of three is powerful speechwriting technique that you should learn, practice, and master.
Using the Rule of Three allows you to express concepts more completely, emphasize your points, and increase the memorability of your message.
That’s the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
What is the rule of three? What are some famous examples? How do you use it in speeches? Read on!
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Bert Decker’s revised edition of You’ve Got to Be Believed to Be Heard was one of many books recommended by Six Minutes readers last year.
Now I know why.
Decker’s public speaking classic is a comprehensive book which deserves to be on your public speaking bookshelf.
This article is the latest of a series of public speaking book reviews here on Six Minutes.
On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.
This review features topics including:
On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.
This review features topics including:
On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.
This week’s review features topics including:
Designing attractive slide visuals does not need to be a painful task. You don’t need to hire a design firm. You don’t need loads of expensive software.
You can design attractive visuals by following simple guidelines. One of these simple guidelines is the Rule of Thirds — a composition technique borrowed from photography and other visual arts that works wonderfully in PowerPoint.
In this article, you will learn:
I wish all my colleagues would read this business communications book.
Advanced Presentations by Design: Creating Communication that Drives Action offers a comprehensive approach to planning and designing presentations focused on selling ideas and persuading your audience.
This article reviews the recently authored book from presentations expert Andrew Abela. It is the latest in a series of public speaking book reviews here on Six Minutes.
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I occasionally preach the benefits of Toastmasters. In response to questions from Six Minutes readers, I thought I would answer some of the most common questions that are asked about Toastmasters.
Interested in Toastmasters? Read on…
Are you a member? Please share your story!
On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.
This week’s review features topics including:
On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.
This week’s review features topics including:
Maybe you are (or want to be) a professional speaker seeking to make more money by finding new clients?
Maybe you are a professional who would like to leverage your speaking skills to grow your business?
In either case, this book is for you.
This is a book review of Ford Harding’s book – Rain Making: Attract New Clients No Matter What Your Field — which offers abundant advice for marketing your skills through speaking, writing, and other pursuits.
On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.
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Yesterday morning, I ran five miles on the treadmill. I greeted my waking wife and daughter with a hug. I enjoyed a delicious inauguration breakfast omelette. I checked email. And then I glued myself to the living room chair to watch what I believed would be the greatest speech of my life.
I wasn’t alone. All around the world, people were doing the same (well, except for the 5 mile run).
Many were expecting, hoping, and praying for the greatest speech of all time.
And was it? That is a question that is answered in the heart of each individual. It is the subject for endless water-cooler discussions. It is the topic for debate among thousands of journalists and public speaking experts.
Yesterday, I wrote about 5 speechwriting lessons we can all learn from President Obama’s speech (including the speech video and text).
Today, just as on election night and for the Republican and Democratic conventions, I’ve compiled a very small sample of the speech critiques, analysis, and opinions of Barack Obama’s Inaugural Speech. May the debate continue.
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