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 six guidelines for creating a...

How to Engage an Audience

The best public speakers know how to engage an audience. There are different ways to achieve this.  I break them down into three categories. People came to here you speak with expectations. They’re expecting to hear your thoughts and ideas with the hopes...

The Different Parts of a 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...

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 speeches that are used...