Giving Voice to Your Words (June 20, 2010)

On June 20th, we had the opportunity to share with the RAA writer’s group on the topic of How to Give Voice to Your Words.
The event was at T-6 in BreezyPoint at Fort Tilden. In attendance were various artists–playwrights, photographers, freelance writers, children story writers, writing hobbyists etc. Each was interested in how they could use public [...]

How to Find the Right Speech Topic

Many speakers have difficulty coming up with a topic to speak on. You may have encountered the same dilemma once or twice. But how do you find the perfect topic every time you want to give a presentation?
Speak About What You Know
Speak on what you know already. If you are knowledgeable about a particular topic [...]

Public Speaking and the Family

Did you know that the most public speakers had their public speaking debut in their own families?
Well it is true. The first place that one starts to learn the tools of the trade is at home amongst ones family. And after a time those skills are further nurtured and refined at school.
In this article I [...]

Purpose and Public Speaking

Purpose
Purpose is to have a direction, objective, or intention towards which you strive. It is knowing what your end game is-and planning how you will achieve it. Having a purpose is the essence of being a success in life. Why?
Purpose helps you to set goals that will continually advance you toward your life plan. Without [...]

Self-Discipline and Public Speaking

One of the air marks of a good public speaker is self-discipline-exercising control over one’s actions. Having the “will power”-to do or not to do.
As a public speaker self-control is a necessary character trait. Good public speakers are not irresponsible with their words. They are deliberate about them…they choose them wisely and carefully.
Though speakers can [...]

Leadership–Do You Have the Makings of a Good Leader?

Many people believe that leadership is bossing people around. They feel that in order to lead you have to constantly tell people what they can or can’t do. This is not leadership! A true leader inspires, encourages, serves, leads by example, promotes growth, leads with integrity, takes risks, makes wise decisions, is a good follower, [...]

Public Speaking and Communication

Did you know that when you first started to talk you actually gave your first speech?
Well, you did! You had your debut performance before a captive audience. Everyone was engaged and excited about your topic. They wanted to hear what you had to say. And when you were finish and took your bow they exploded [...]

Effective Communication

Did you know that being an effective communicator can help you to be an effective public speaker?
Well it can! Many of the skills that you need to be a great public speaker are used when you communicate effectively. Here are a few of them:

Speaking clearly so that the listener can hear and understand you
Listening to [...]

Effective Communication Exerecises

Many times people are afraid to give a speech or to talk before a group because they lack the know-how to plan and deliver a speech. Or they feel that they don’t have anything to say that an audience would be interested in hearing.
Well, I want to challenge you to try the following exercises; though [...]

The Simple Public Speaking Tip Sheet

So you have to give a speech, and you are not sure what to do or where to start. Don’t worry help is on the way! Here is a simple public speaking tip sheet you can use:
Choose a topic of interest
When you have to give a presentation you need to grab your audience’s attention. You [...]