Almost everyone, at one time or another, has to speak in front of an audience.
And let’s face it, public speaking skills can set someone apart.
As such, over the next week, I plan to do a series of posts about public speaking. Hopefully, everyone will find something of value and share links, tips, and stories of their own.
I’m going to cover:
– Different types of speeches
– The different parts of a speech
– How to use PowerPoint effectively
– How to engage an audience
Along the way I’ll spread about some links to great resources and information related to public speaking.
Different Types of Speeches
There are many different types of speeches. Some of the more popular types of speeches are listed below. InformationalMotivationalPersuasiveDescriptiveDemonstrationNarrativeSpecial OccasionIntroduction For sake of brevity, I am going to focus on speech…
Public Speaking Highlights and Lowlights
Everyone has had a speech that didn’t go as planned — whether the projector burnt out, a team member didn’t show up or you nervously fumbled through thoughts. I thought, there’s no better way to start out Speech Week than
Different Types of Speeches
There are many different types of speeches. Some of the more popular types of speeches are listed below. InformationalMotivationalPersuasiveDescriptiveDemonstrationNarrativeSpecial OccasionIntroduction For sake of brevity, I am going to focus on speech…
The Different Parts of Speech
For most speeches, there are three parts — introduction, body and conclusion. However, different components should be present in each of these parts. Here is a classic speech model. It basically mirrors an essay. IntroductionAttention GetterTransition…
How to Effectively use PowerPoint
PowerPoint. Is it a crutch or a tool? Some think it’s a tool; others think it’s a crutch. For good reason. PowerPoint, in my opinion, is widely misused. My TakePowerPoint is both a tool and a crutch. Below are my