Public Speaking

How to Write a Speech About Yourself

By eHow Careers & Work Editor

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Writing a speech can be a harrowing experience by itself, but when you must write a speech about yourself, it is made much harder. Whether it is for a dinner in your honor or a graduation speech to inspire young students, you can write a great ... more »

How to anchor a positive emotion

By AjCoaching

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What is 'anchoring' and how can it help me to improve my state of mind? When can I use it and what are the benefits? Use this technique now to boost your confidence when you are feeling nervous/apprehensive/worried or concerned.. more »

How to Avoid Misspeaking

By Hankster

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How to not get caught telling lies.. more »

How to Be a Credible Speaker

By rebannford

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If you have something important to say, then you certainly want people to believe you! This article will show you how to develop good speaker credibility through good wisdom, good character, and good will... more »

How to Be a Leader

By Pomeroy

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Most people desire to excel and be good at what they do. What will cause improvement in our lives and area of expertise? What will push us out in front of others, and help define us as leaders? Besides self disipline, and a strong desire the ... more »

How to be a Powerful Communicator

By AliceWonderful

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Do you feel like others have the wrong impression of you? Whether you want to communicate better for your own self-esteem or you're looking for a promotion, speaking with power and influence is the answer. Unfortunately, people judge us by the ... more »

How to be a Speaker for Junior High Students

By Tena Green

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Good speakers for junior high students keep hopes and dreams burning bright at a time when a student’s future prospects are just forming. If you want to help students at a most imperative time, then by all means please do. Here are some tips to ... more »

How to be an Effective Public Speaker

By kwsajdak

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Public speaking is oft listed as the one thing people fear most. Some people would rather get their teeth removed at a dentist than give a speech. It doesn’t have to be that way. With these tips, you’ll overcome your fears and deliver a talk ... more »

How to Be Confident During a Beauty Pageant Interview

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The interview portion of a beauty pageant is often the most critical element of the competition. Not only is the scoring of interview typically weighted more than some of the other components of the beauty pageant, but the interview is where you ... more »

How to Become a Professional Storyteller

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Although storytelling is an ancient art, it was not until around1970 that it became an official profession in the United States. The first National Storytelling Festival took place in Tennessee in 1973. Professional storytellers can excite, ... more »

How to Captivate Your Audience with an Excellent Business Speech

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Speeches have a lot in common with good storytelling. A good storyteller captivates his audience with a story. A good speaker captivates his business audience with a good speech. In the world of business, speeches are the art of telling a ... more »

How to Capture an Audience in Five Seconds

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Capturing your audience's attention quickly can be challenging, but once you learn how, you'll be hooked on public speaking. With so much electronic competition, today's speaker has to grab audience members right from the beginning if he wants to ... more »

How to Check Your Description Skills

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We all think that the ideas we communicate are as clear as our complexions. The truth is, some of us have better complexions than others. Do you get the 'what the?' look often? If you do, try these exercises in description and clear up the way ... more »

How to Choose a Wireless Microphone for Public Speaking

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If you're conducting a presentation, lecture or any other public speaking engagement in a large conference room or convention hall, you'll need a wireless microphone to help project your voice and enable you to move freely. Here's what to look ... more »

How to Choose Powerful Words

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When you are writing your next speech, check to make sure that you are choosing powerful words that will make an impact with your audience. You want to instill enthusiasm and excitement in your audience. By choosing your words carefully, you can ... more »

How to Conduct a Better Interview

By Edward Contreras

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The reflective presence of your interview is the best step forward in assessing the interview process.. more »

How to craft a speech

By barbaras

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How to communicate in a clear manner when speaking to a crowd... more »

How to Create the Core of a Presentation

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Any presentation that you create should have 3 main parts: the introduction, the core and the conclusion. While the introduction is the hook to interest the audience and the conclusion contains the call to action, the core of the presentation is ... more »

How to cry without drawing attention

By Brly

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You may feel sad sometimes. That's fine. But when you're in front of other people, and can't prevent tears spilling from your eyes, try this... more »

How to Deal With Interruptions in Public Speaking

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Whether you're delivering a standup comedy routine, an educational lecture or a presentation for business colleagues, you may encounter someone who continually interrupts you to ask questions, talk to others or even heckle you. Deal with ... more »

How to decide whether to use "I" or "me" in a sentence

By yhileman

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Many folks try so hard to use "I" and "me" correctly, they end up using them incorrectly. This article will help you easily determine which is correct... more »

How to Deliver Effective Presentations

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Whether you are speaking in front of three colleagues or a full auditorium, delivering a great presentation can be tough. Keep your head held high, and focus on a presentation as a job that can be done well if you're prepared... more »

How to Develop Approachability in Public Speaking

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Approachable people draw others to them and facilitate conversation. In public speaking, connecting with the audience leads to more speaking engagements, builds your reputation and satisfies the people you speak to. If you lack approachability, ... more »

How to Develop Confidence Through Public Speaking

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Public speaking is a difficult thing and a common source of stress for most people. Most of us would like to avoid it all together but for many of us we speak in public on a regular basis to get certain tasks accomplished. Keep in mind that your ... more »

How to Develop Persuasive Speech Topics

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The most difficult type of speech to develop is the persuasive speech. Many people find it difficult because they do not want to offend or impose their views on others. However, if you present your speech to either a class or a business, you want ... more »

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