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In-Depth Article Series Speech Preparation Series 10-article series examining the six steps which are necessary to prepare a speech, reduce nervousness, and combat fear. Speech Analysis Series 5-article series examining presentation analysis as a key skill to improve your speaking skills. Toastmasters Speech Series Your guide to the 10 speeches of the Toastmasters Competent Communicator Program. Ethos, Pathos, Logos: Three Pillars of Public Speaking Detailed guide to credibility, emotion, and logic which are the secret to persuasive speaking. Rule of Three & Speechwriting Comprehensive guide to this powerful speechwriting technique as it applies to crafting memorable phrases, speech outlines, and speech humor. SpeechwritingCrafting content which is compelling and memorable. Delivery TechniquesBody language, vocal variety, audience interaction, and other advice to deliver your message effectively. Visual AidsTips and techniques to improve your PowerPoint or Keynote slides, usage of flip charts, or other visual aids. Speaker HabitsHabits which help you become a complete well-rounded speaker. | Book ReviewsReviews of books which cover public speaking, presentation skills, and communication methods. Boring to Bravo - Kristin Arnold Kristin Arnold Back of the Napkin: Solving Problems and Selling Ideas with Pictures - Dan Roam Dan Roam Thank You For Arguing - Jay Heinrichs Jay Heinrichs Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die - Chip Heath and Dan Heath Chip Heath and Dan Heath Confessions of a Public Speaker - Scott Berkun Scott Berkun Universal Principles of Design - William Lidwell, Kritina Holden, and Jill Butler William Lidwell, Kritina Holden, and Jill Butler The Wealthy Speaker: The Proven Formula for Building Your Successful Speaking Business - Jane Atkinson Jane Atkinson Better Beginnings: How to Capture Your Audience in 30 Seconds - Carmen Taran Carmen Taran Multimedia Learning - Richard E. Mayer Richard E. Mayer You've Got to Be Believed to Be Heard - Bert Decker Bert Decker Advanced Presentations by Design: Creating Communication that Drives Action - Andrew Abela Andrew Abela Rain Making: Attract New Clients No Matter What Your Field - Ford Harding Ford Harding slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations - Nancy Duarte Nancy Duarte Clear and to The Point: 8 Psychological Principles for Compelling PowerPoint Presentations - Stephen Kosslyn Stephen Kosslyn Visualizing Information for Advocacy: An Introduction to Information Design - John Emerson John Emerson Fire Them Up! - Carmine Gallo Carmine Gallo The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking - Dale Carnegie Dale Carnegie The Story Factor: Inspiration, Influence, and Persuasion Through the Art of Storytelling - Annette Simmons Annette Simmons Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln: 21 Powerful Secrets of History's Greatest Speakers - James Humes James Humes Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery - Garr Reynolds Garr Reynolds Speech CritiquesSpeech evaluations which analyze great speakers and illustrate the techniques which make them great. Dan Pink - The Surprising Science of Motivation Strong opening and closing; masterful speechwriting; passionate; superb gestures and vocal variety. Abraham Lincoln - Gettysburg Address One of the most famous, most quoted, and most recited speeches of all time. It is also one of the shortest at just 10 sentences. Elizabeth Gilbert - Nurturing Creativity Passionate; storytelling; engaging the audience; speaking rate; hand gestures; relating the message to the audience. Jacqueline Novogratz - Escaping Poverty Strong opening and closing; relates to the audience; storytelling; contrast; visuals; eye contact. Barack Obama - Presidential Inaugural Address Inauguration speech delivered to a live crowd estimated at 2 million people and billions around the globe. Martin Luther King Jr. - I Have a Dream Given to a crowd of 250,000, "I Have a Dream" is considered one of the greatest speeches of all time. Dalton Sherman - Do you believe? 10-year-old 5th grader Dalton Sherman delivers an inspirational speech to 20,000 teachers about the importance of believing in each other. Randy Pausch - The Last Lecture ("Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams") Tremendously inspirational, funny, clever use of props and visual aids, a truly memorable speech. Patrick Henry Winston - How to Speak Dozens of practical public speaking tips; targets speaking to teach or to inform; lecture-style. Majora Carter - Greening the Ghetto Personal emotion, energy, passion, rapid speaking rate, call-to-action, reading from script. Hans Rosling - Debunking third-world myths with the best stats you've ever seen Six simple techniques for presenting data, graphical display, energetic delivery. J.A. Gamache - Being a Mr. G. Strong writing, powerful body language, speech opening and closing which feature the same prop, callback technique for repetitive humor, emotionally charged writing, and a series of wonderfully choreographed gestures. Steve Jobs - Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish. Strong opening; simple classical structure; the Rule of Three; rich figures of speech; and a recurring theme of birth/death/rebirth. Al Gore - 15 ways to avert a climate crisis Humor; call-to-action; audience awareness; and slide techniques. InterviewsInterviews revealing insights from fascinating individuals in and around the speaking industry. Resources for SpeakersLists, research, and sites of interest to public speakers. Communication SkillsIncludes general skills beyond speaking, such as listening, language, personality, and interpersonal skills. Speech ContestsTips and techniques to get the most value out of competitive speaking. The Lighter SideFun and humorous perspectives on public speaking. | Articles by Date2007Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec2008Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec2009Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec2010Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec2011Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec2012Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecWeekend ReviewsWe regularly survey the best public speaking articles from a wide collection of public speaking blogs. Only the best articles are highlighted each week for you.
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