Speechwriting

A book about the greatest addresses in American history inspires this trifecta of oratory must-haves for your next opportunity at the podium.

Halloween made the author think about being scared, and that made him think, logically enough, about the terrifying accidents that turn a speech into a ‘Nightmare on Elm Street.’

Photos and other visuals should complement your words, not replace them. Excuses don’t help.

These books will help you overcome public speaking anxiety, sharpen your communication skills and even affirm your life is on the right path.

Stop wincing when you watch yourself on video, and look for these things instead.

Storytelling and sharing failures—with humor—can help you tap into your audience’s emotions, even when the subject matter seems a bit dry.

Will your audience be more engaged by PowerPoint slides or a flipchart? Perhaps you don’t need any visuals at all. This author weighs the options.

Writing a speech? Good stories are more than your speaker’s favorite penguin-walks-into-a-bar joke. Integrate them into the speech.

TED talks may seem like the ultimate speaking opportunity, but they might not expand your network and boost business like you’d think.

How one speaker went from terrified tyro to practiced public speaker in just a few years, with the help of extensive reading and research.

Sometimes an audience member will take the floor and start to filibuster your talk. Here is one tactic to shut him up, and a few practices to head off such disruptions.

The best way to ensure you nail a presentation is to show audience members you understand them and their needs. What’s the best way to bomb a presentation? Read on.

Your content is important, but even more important is making a genuine connection with your audience.

Whether you’re interested in identifying your audience, marketing yourself online or good old-fashioned speaking advice, this list has it all.

Do you ever bring audience members on stage, or ask for the audience’s help? Doing so could make you their new favorite speaker.