Types of Speeches
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If you’ve been asked to give a speech associated with the delivery of an award consider yourself fortunate! Award speeches are some of the most uncomplicated types of public speaking occasions ...

Congratulations! You’ve been asked to make a speech for a birthday or anniversary celebration.
Though your task ahead may seem a bit overwhelming at first glance take heart. This type of ...

You’re sitting in a meeting listening to your supervisor talk. Without warning he gestures to you and grandly announces to everyone in the room, “And now [insert your name] will talk a little about ...

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. ...

Whether you’re already actively involved in politics or simply considering throwing your hat in the ring you must be comfortable giving speeches. After all, even if you’re running for a small-time ...

Are you entertaining the possibility of becoming a professional public speaker?
If so you need to recognize that while the field is wide open for fresh candidates, it isn’t for every ...

Speaking at a funeral or memorial service carries with it a tremendous amount of responsibility. Thus it will behoove you to give a serious amount of consideration as to what you’ll say and how ...

Retirement speeches can be outstanding and inspirational. Unfortunately they can also be dull and rather maudlin.
If you’ve been asked to present at a retirement celebration, be certain to ...

It’s a question often debated among public speakers: “Which audiences are more difficult? Kids or adults?”
Obviously each has its pros and cons. Older persons are more apt to at least pretend ...

Public speakers have a love-hate relationship with the media. On the one hand they adore the fact that when they talk, the media tends to listen. On the other hand, they loathe it when their ...

Wedding speeches have only two simple rules:
1) they should be brief and
2) they should be about the bride and/or groom.
Unfortunately many inexperienced wedding speech makers try to create ...

Presentations containing material of interest to your fellow employees your boss/es, and/or company shareholders carry with them a significant amount of weight. Yet if you spend some time planning, ...