Articles in category: Weekly Reviews

On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.

This review features topics including:

• new public speaking books;
• creating strong speech outlines;
• opinions on filler words;
• persuasive speech strategies;
• explanations of the misinterpretation of Mehrabian’s research [7%=content; 38%=voice; 55% = body language];
• step-by-step slide makeovers; and
• elevator pitches for professional speakers and speechwriters.

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On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.

This review features topics including:

• the Rule of Three unmasked;
• TEDxTokyo review;
• tips for using analogies;
• essential humor skills;
• toastmasters pros and cons;
• marketing advice for emerging professional speakers; and
• answers to the question “which women are the best speakers?”

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On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.

This review features topics including:

• public speaking book review;
• six-word speech contest;
• public speaking haiku;
• podcast on the basics of public speaking;
• tips for using notes; and
• encouragement for developing better public speaking skills.

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On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.

This review features topics including:

• recently released speaking books;
• speaker’s checklist;
• using quantifiable comparisons;
• benefits of brevity;
• impromptu speaking;
• effective remote presentations;
• laser pointers; and
• audience culture.

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On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.

This review features topics including:

• fundamental speechwriting techniques;
• tips for valedictory or commencement speeches;
• avoiding “waxy” words;
• the benefits of speaking slower;
• making public speaking fun;
• a plethora of tips for designing better visuals;
• logistics and preparation;
• overcoming public speaking fear;
• effective speech introductions; and
• tips for professional speakers.

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On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.

This week’s review features topics including:

• scientific research on the importance of simplicity of your message;
• Barack Obama’s storytelling style;
• eye contact tips;
• vocal variety when reading;
• tips for conference speakers;
• pie chart advice from Dilbert; and
• 4 listener styles.

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On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.

This week’s review features topics including:

• recently released speaking books;
• research tips for speechwriters;
• tips for inspiring speeches;
• benefits of humor in speeches;
• voice and gestures tips;
• PowerPoint advice; and
• how to use speaking to improve your business.

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On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.

This week’s review features topics including:

• new public speaking books;
• storytelling patterns;
• errors when ending a presentation;
• content vs. emotion;
• engaging your audience with questions;
• creating your own PowerPoint photos; and
• slides for color blind audiences.

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On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.

This week’s review features topics including:

• marketing yourself as a speaker;
• presentation lessons from storyboarding;
• editing your presentation;
• involving your audience;
• challenging yourself;
• the expectation of preparation; and
• techniques to memorize your speech.

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On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.

This week’s review features topics including:

• Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream”;
• Barack Obama’s Inauguration Speech;
• importance of simplicity and brevity;
• personalizing your message for each crowd; and
• careers as a speechwriter or ghostwriter.

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On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.

This week’s review features topics including:

• a plethora of PowerPoint opinions;
• 10 Commandments of Storytelling;
• Will joining Toastmasters make you a better speaker?
• Obama’s inaugural address preview; and
• Caroline Kennedy’s speaking prowess.

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On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.

This week’s review features topics including:

• the best communicator of 2008;
• public speaking resolutions for 2009;
• basics of sketching (at a whiteboard or flipchart);
• brevity in humor; and
• new public speaking books for January.

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On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.

This week’s review features topics including:

• crafting memorable phrases;
• vocal exercises;
• presenting time-based information; and
• content staging.

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On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.

This week’s review features topics including:

• delivering big and bold messages;
• slide transitions;
• speaking at conferences; and
• reasons people walk out on your presentation.

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On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.

Just a few of the topics featured are:

• speech critiques;
• commonly mispronounced words;
• using maps in presentations; and
• underdressing when speaking.

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On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.

Just a few of the topics featured this week are:

• 9 steps of story structure;
• fascinating videos featuring kinetic type;
• how to obtain business through free educational seminars; and
• Toastmasters topics for discussion.

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On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.

This review is super-sized with an incredible diversity of high-quality articles.

Just a few of the topics featured are:

• phrases which irritate audiences;
• shifting the focus from you to your audience;
• the medieval speechwriter;
• a plethora of visual aid tips;
• more on Barack Obama; and
• lessons learned from competitive speaking.

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On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere. Topics featured include:

• book reviews;
• writing a eulogy;
• lectern issues;
• Q&A sessions;
• bad PowerPoint slides;
• speaking with a lavaliere microphone; and
• Toastmasters in a down economy.

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On Saturdays, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere here on Six Minutes.

Topics featured include:

• storytelling and archetypes;
• slide design;
• handout design;
• rehearsal;
• public speaking fear; and
• establishing credibility.

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Every Saturday, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere. But, given my blogging hiatus, this week’s version is super-sized!

Topics featured include:

• using repetition;
• effective storytelling;
• body movement techniques;
• slides versus handouts;
• rehearsing your presentation;
• establishing credibility; and
• the benefits of speech contests.

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