Obama vs Thatcher: Public speaking lessons pitting the world’s best orators
History’s most influential public speakers reveals their trade secrets and public speaking lessons for anyone scared of taking the stage.
How to emulate the confidence of your business idols
From CEOs to job candidates, public speaking skills are a highly bankable concept.
Public speaking: How to emulate the confidence of your business idols
From CEOs to job candidates, public speaking skills and the confidence that comes with it, are highly bankable elements in business.
Presentations should hook the audience first, and go into detail later
There is no shortage of books on giving presentations, but they largely focus on the transmission of information. It is easy to think this is all public speaking requires, but a presenter who shut themselves off from the audience won’t fully engage the listener or achieve the purpose of the presentation.
Delivering a great speech is like hosting a good dinner party
Who doesn’t love a good dinner party? Great atmosphere, interesting people, stimulating conversation, sparkling wit and sumptuous food…Mmm… are all likely to lead to a very enjoyable and memorable evening.
The UK’s presentation woes: Staff will either fall asleep or pull a sickie
Logitech recently shined a light on the UK’s presentation woes, claiming many workers can’t stand the thought of public speaking – and their nerves end up sending colleagues to sleep.
Some tips to help you be a great public speaker
As a business owner, at some point you’re going to have to speak to a lot of people, whether it be in a meeting or on a big stage. But even if you’re scared or straight up shy, there are basic rules that will help you be a great public speaker.
Conquering your fear of public speaking
Many have previously joked that we are more afraid of public speaking than death itself – but it’s a statement research has found to be true. We found out why, as well as how to overcome it.
Conquer your fear of public speaking with stand-up comedy
Harnessing stand-up comedy taught me the art of crafting a successful pitch: devising a story that the listener can emotionally relate to.
Revealed: The four key ingredients you need to deliver the perfect speech
Public speaking can be a stressful situation. But if you master these four key ingredients, you'll knock the ball out of the park with your speech.
Media interviews: How to avoid a Green Party-style debacle
Green Party leader Natalie Bennett's recent appearance on Nick Ferrari's LBC Radio show was the ultimate toe-curling interview.
What we can learn from the upcoming season of political speeches
Soon we will all be hoovered up into the maelstrom on the general election – the campaigning, the debates (possibly), the knock on the doors by men in tweed jackets with impossibly large rosettes (probable) and the almost daily run of speeches, speeches, speeches.