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- Practicing Your Speech
- There's an old saying: "Practice makes perfect." Guess what? It's true& especially when it comes to giving a speech. Regardless of the type of speech you're expected to deliver, the event venue, the topic, the size of the audience, or your familiarity with the material, you must rehearse to be...
- White papers 2008-01-01
- Paid Or Unpaid Speeches?
- Though every speech you give should be written, rehearsed, and delivered with a high degree of professionalism, the reality is that paid speeches often wind up as much different than unpaid ones. Consequently, how you approach various aspects of your next speech may be directly determined by whether or not...
- White papers 2008-01-01
- Length Of Speech?
- Without a doubt, it's best to get as many details on your speech as you can before you step up in front of a crowd. That being said, if you're forced to determine the length of your speech on your own, rest assured that you can make a wise decision...
- White papers 2008-01-01
- Ending A Speech
- The ending of your speech is no less important than the introduction or the body. Unfortunately there are some public speakers even those who regularly give talks who forget this fact and neglect to plan how they'll cohesively "Wrap up" their talks. Consequently, they find themselves stumbling over their words,...
- White papers 2008-01-01
- Preparing Your Speech
- The type of speech you're planning (memorial wedding, corporate, etc) will greatly determine how you'll need to prepare in order to deliver it with excellence. That being said, all speeches regardless of their content deserve and require behind-the-scenes work to make certain that they will be suitable. This paper explains...
- White papers 2008-01-01
- The Use of Controversy In Your Speech
- When giving a speech it's not always necessary or wise to make waves. However, sometimes a little controversy can spice up the dullest of subjects and turn what could otherwise be a tedious lecture into a rousing discussion. The trick is to know when and how to use controversy& and...
- White papers 2008-01-01
- The Introduction Of The Speech
- Your audience will decide in the first few seconds of your speech, whether or not they'll listen wholeheartedly to the rest. This means your introduction must grab their attentions, irresistibly luring them into your talk. Fortunately, writing a clincher of an intro isn't nearly as difficult as getting a hole...
- White papers 2008-01-01
- The Body Of The Speech
- Think of the body of your speech as akin to a "Main course": The introduction was a tantalising "Appetiser" and the ending will be an unforgettable "Dessert"& but the body of your speech is truly the heart of the "Meal". So& are you going to throw the same old greasy...
- White papers 2008-01-01
- What To Do After Giving A Bad Speech
- So you, the embarrassed, humiliated, angry-at-yourself speaker have a few decisions to make. But before you do, it's important to take a few deep breaths and perhaps allow yourself to mourn& but for no more than 24 hours. Speech makers can't and won't be "On" all the time. Even the...
- White papers 2008-01-01
- Special Considerations
- Sometimes even expertly prepared speeches go wrong. If you're ever in doubt as to whether listeners are getting the full benefit of your speech, ask them! Too many public speakers callously ignore the needs of their audiences. Be the "Stand out" speech maker who cares and you'll be the one...
- White papers 2008-01-01
- Using Humour In A Speech
- The use of humour in a speech may seem like an "Easy" way to warm up an audience or to get a point across but if used inappropriately, it can rapidly backfire. Many public speakers have discovered, to their horror, that what they thought was funny or silly was deemed...
- White papers 2008-01-01
- Having To Speak For A Longer Period Of Time Than You Expected
- First, understand that it's not at all uncommon for talks to be extended or abbreviated. That means it's important to take a number of steps to ensure that you're basically ready for almost anything time-wise. This paper looks at a few top-notch methods of guaranteeing you won't be left high-and-dry...
- White papers 2008-01-01
- Selling Items At A Public Speech
- When you are asked to give a public speech, you may want to take the time during your speaking engagement to cross-market your (or someone else's) products or services to audience members. And this is perfectly reasonable and even expected in some circumstances. Still, though selling after a presentation is...
- White papers 2008-01-01
- Dealing With Problems With Poise
- Poise and Confidence, without these two elements it's virtually impossible to provide an audience with a stellar speech. But a good number of successful public speakers were not born with these natural abilities. Instead, they learned how to stand before a crowd and deliver a speech in a self-assured manner&...
- White papers 2008-01-01
- Persuasive Speeches
- Sometimes, the intent of a speech is to persuade listeners to take action or change their views. In those cases, it is critical for the speech writer to use all his or her cleverness and ability. After all, if a speech is to move mountains, it must be undeniably powerful...
- White papers 2008-01-01
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