Articles tagged: public speaking blogs

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

This review features topics including:

  • new public speaking books;
  • opening with humor;
  • speech frameworks;
  • storytelling;
  • vocal habits to eliminate;
  • speaking to hearing impaired people;
  • slide design; and
  • transitioning to professional speaking.

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

This giant-sized review features topics including:

  • public speaking fear;
  • public speaking education;
  • common filler words;
  • commencement speeches by women;
  • vocal variety exercises;
  • gesturing tips;
  • memorizing your speech;
  • PowerPoint makeover;
  • 3D chart advice; and
  • setting fees.

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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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