Six Minutes Article Archive
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.
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.
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Book ReviewsReviews of books which cover public speaking, presentation skills, and communication methods.
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 - 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 - Annette Simmons
Annette Simmons
Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln: 21 Powerful Secrets of History's Greatest Speakers - James Humes
James Humes
Presentation Zen - Garr Reynolds
Garr Reynolds
Speech CritiquesSpeech evaluations which analyze great speakers and illustrate the techniques which make them great.
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.
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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 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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