Articles in category: Weekend Reviews

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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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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