What is Public Speaking?

When we talk about public speaking, we usually think about some person in front of a large group giving an extended presentation on a difficult or technical subject. That is not usually how it is. When do we most often speak in public? Knowing the answer to this question allows you to put your public speaking into perspective and overcome public speaking nervousness.

If You Aren't a Little Nervous, You Aren't Paying Attention

The fear of public speaking is one of the most common forms of phobia. That would be fine if this fear did not hold you back in your social and career advancement. The opposite of fear is confidence. Here are a few ways to approach the whole terrifying concept of public speaking that will help bring the fear down and bring the confidence up.

How to Get Started In Public Speaking

Public speaking is among the five most feared activities human beings encounter. The majority of us fear it worse than anything else. Yet, the mastery of public speaking is an important tool in our business skill set.

Talk May Be Cheap but Your Speech Should Be Priceless!

Take a moment and imagine if you will any one of the following scenarios: --You’ve been contacted to schedule an interview for a fantastic job opportunity. --You’ve been requested by your employer to make a key presentation at a Board of Director’s meeting. --You have a lunch appointment with a prospective client from a major account. --You’ve been asked to fill in for a colleague in teaching a training session.

Opening Your Speech

The mission of your opening is to 1. Grab their interest; 2. Establish rapport; 3. Introduce your topic. Here are 10 techniques you can use to launch your successful speech.

Speech Writing Secrets Of President Bill Clinton

I have achieved a long held ambition to hear Bill Clinton - in Perth on Saturday February 23, 2002. It was a fantastic event! My motivation? Anyone who earns $300,000 for a 50 minute keynote presentation must be good. As a professional speaker, I wanted to see Clinton in action. I didn't want to only hear what he said, but how he said it.

A Powerful Vocabulary Will Transform Your Life

Studies show that your word-power determines your earning power, that your skill in self-expression determines your status in life.

Speech Tips - Ten Things to Remember When Accepting an Award

The joy of accepting an award can often be accompanied by the fear of speaking in public. Follow these tips from professioanl speaker and award winning broadcaster Thomas Murrell to improve your public speaking when accepting an award.

Voice Coaching - Training Your Voice to Give Better Presentations

Learn from former broadcaster Thomas Murrell MBA CSP techniques to improve your voice for your next presentation and tips you can learn from former politician and effective public speaker Bob Carr for voice coaching.

Speech Presenting - Seven Ways to Tailor Your Speech to the Audience

Every speech has an audience and every audience is different. Tailoring your next speech to its audience is as important as the content in the speech. Learn seven tips from professional speaker and MBA Thomas Murrell to make your next speech or presentation a success.

10 Sure-Fire Steps to Take the Fear out of Public Speaking

This article reveals 10 simple steps to minimise the fear of Public Speaking. Find out how to make it so much easier and do it a whole lot better.

Public-Speaking: Tips from the Kid Who Threw Up Before Speech Class in 9th Grade

They say that the two most common phobias are fear of flying and fear of public speaking. I wonder what would happen if you asked a person with both phobias to give a speech on a plane?

7 Powerful Tips To Overcome Stage Fright And Instantly Improve Your Public Speaking Skills

Learn how to turn your stage fright into a feeling of balance that will allow you to speak in public and feel comfortable while doing it.

8 Tips for Giving Your First Presentation Before a Live Audience

These tips for preparing yourself for your first live audience speaking engagement will help anyone minimize the fears associated with giving a live presentation. Both preparing yourself and your presentation are addressed by these 8 tips.