Articles in category: Weekend Reviews

Every Saturday, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.

Topics featured this week include:

• the standard for conference presentations;
• teleprompter (mis)use;
• audience considerations;
• humor tips; and
• PowerPoint advice.

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Every Saturday, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.

Topics featured this week include:

• a trio of in-depth article series;
• three articles on introductions;
• marketing yourself as a speaker;
• keys to Toastmasters success; and
• much more!

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Every Saturday, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.

This week’s review is a bit different. Since I’m speaking at the District 21 Toastmasters conference this weekend, I’m not around to do the weekly article review. The best articles from the past seven days will be included in next week’s review.

Instead, I’m happy to draw your attention to 13 more public speaking blogs that have been added to the blogosphere list. The set of additions includes blogs with podcasts, video feeds, and all sorts of goodness. I encourage you to check them out.

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Every Saturday, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.

Topics featured this week include:

• nonverbal messages;
• visual communication;
• marketing yourself as a speaker;
• professional speaking; and
• much more!

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Every Saturday, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.

Topics featured this week include:

• the launch of a Toastmasters article series;
• media training;
• slide design;
• speaking cliches; and
• insight into speaking fees of professional speakers.

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Every Saturday, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.

Topics featured this week include:

• how to use a microphone;
• several audio articles;
• expert emcee advice;
• questions to/from the audience; and
• using metaphors in your speech.

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Every Saturday, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.

Topics featured this week include:

• the connection between presentation skills and career advancement;
• speech openings and transitions;
• speechwriting and preparation techniques; and
• three articles related to Al Gore.

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Every Saturday, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.

Topics featured this week include:

• A timeless lecture from Randy Pausch;
• anticipating problems;
• diffusing speaking fear;
• Toastmasters contests; and
• 7 new public speaking blogs.

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Every Saturday, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.

This week’s selection includes:

• a free visual design e-book;
• educational speaking tips;
• audience issues;
• Toastmasters speech contest updates;
• and many more…

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Every Saturday, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.

This week’s selection includes:

• speech preparation;
• a book review;
• making a great first impression;
• storytelling;
• visual aids and slideware;
• and many more…

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Every Saturday, we survey the best public speaking articles from throughout the public speaking blogosphere.

This week’s selection is an educational feast. Get comfortable, and dig in to topics such as:

• speech preparation;
• hand position;
• humor techniques;
• the “rule of 6” for slides;
• and many more…

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