A – Z of Public Speaking: M is for Microphone

At some stage in your public speaking journey you will have to us a microphone. Be aware that using microphones or rather the incorrect use of microphones has brought many a public speaker to grief. Preparation and familiarisation will help to avoid some of the common...

A – Z of Public Speaking: L is for Listening

Any kind of communication is a two way street. You talk; I listen, then I talk and you listen is the way it is supposed to go. It is only by listening to others that we get to know them and understand their point of view.It is such a simple truth that you would wonder...

A – Z of Public Speaking: K is for Key

The Key to public speaking is the balance between the intellectual content and the emotional connection to the audience.Speeches will fall into the 3 broad categories: to inform, instruct or inspire. Speaking to inform – to transmit information, explain a concept or...

A to Z of Public Speaking: J is for Jargon

I love books; I don’t think that there is anyone who knows me that would argue with that!  And I really love old books; especially the feeling that comes with picking up a book over a hundred years old with a real sense of all those who have loved and cherished...

A – Z of Public Speaking: I is for Inspiration

A very common question that we are often asked in our workshops is what do we choose to speak about? How do you come up with your speeches? Where do you get the inspiration for that wonderful presentation? Often with business presentations you have your topic given to...

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