Types of Speeches

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...

Congratulations! You’ve been asked to make a speech for a birthday or anniversary celebration. Though your task ahead may seem a bit...

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,...

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...

Whether you’re already actively involved in politics or simply considering throwing your hat in the ring you must be comfortable giving speeches....

Are you entertaining the possibility of becoming a professional public speaker? If so you need to recognize that while the field is wide open...

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...

Retirement speeches can be outstanding and inspirational. Unfortunately they can also be dull and rather maudlin. If you’ve been asked 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....

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....

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...

Presentations containing material of interest to your fellow employees your boss/es, and/or company shareholders carry with them a significant amount...