Articles tagged: public speaking blogs

Looking for public speaking experts on Twitter?

Two years ago, Six Minutes compiled an extensive list of public speaking bloggers.

Now, we’ve enhanced the list to include Twitter accounts for those bloggers.

As of this writing:

• Twitter List — 73 bloggers listed:
  @6minutes/public-speaking-bloggers
• On Six Minutes — 117 blogs listed:
  Public Speaking Blogs

You can follow Six Minutes on Twitter here: @6minutes

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

This super-sized review features topics including:

• new public speaking books;
• writing a eulogy;
• eye contact vs. eye communication;
• speaking with notes;
• tools for slide color schemes;
• the validity of learning styles (are they a myth?);
• moderating a panel; and
• being successful as an introvert.

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

This review features topics including:

• tools for presenting with Twitter;
• pauses to highlight key statements;
• better bullet points;
• Pecha Kucha;
• confidence and charisma;
• gender differences;
• speaking on a panel; and
• energy zappers to avoid.

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

This review includes:

• new public speaking books;
• focusing on a single idea;
• limiting the amount of information presented;
• using statistics in a speech;
• the phony speaker’s smile;
• research about bullet slides;
• choosing slide colors; and
• gender issues in public speaking.

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

This review features topics including:

• 3-step humor formula;
• how to give an acceptance speech;
• reading a speech;
• chairing a session;
• presenting with visuals;
• public speaking fear;
• introducing a speaker;
• how much to charge for speaking; and
• marketing yourself as a speaker.

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

This review features topics including:

• tips for speechwriting research;
• audience engagement;
• connecting with a large group;
• stepping in front of the projector;
• charting techniques; and
• the problem with a lack of honesty from your audience.

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

This review features topics including:

• book reviews;
• professional speech editing;
• storytelling to be memorable;
• handling hecklers or a hostile audience;
• maximizing the value of feedback; and
• critiques of Barack Obama’s health care speech.

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

This review features tips including:

• public speaking books — new releases;
• writing with precision;
• adding context to statistics;
• science behind storytelling;
• connecting with your audience;
• science behind gestures;
• slideware software comparison; and
• the importance of seeking feedback.

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This is the biggest review ever, highlighting 30 great articles!

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

This review features topics including:

• book recommendations;
• persuasive speaking;
• speech openings;
• speaking to children;
• handling interruptions;
• reading your speech;
• PowerPoint design tips;
• rehearsal tips;
• strategies for overcoming public speaking fear; and
• Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking recaps.

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

This review features topics including:

• revealing personal information in speeches;
• the value of mnemonics;
• when to address opposing arguments;
• PowerPoint 2010 preview; and
• handing difficult Q&A.

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