Magicians can teach public speakers some useful tricks
Magicians follow patterns when they perform for an audience. Public speakers can do the same thing whenever they speak on stage.| Manner of speaking
Magicians follow patterns when they perform for an audience. Public speakers can do the same thing whenever they speak on stage.| Manner of speaking
Andrew Solomon gave a very moving TED Talk on how the worst moments in our lives make us who we are. Here is a public speaking analysis of his speech.| Manner of speaking
Maya Angelou: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”| Manner of speaking
Steve Martin is an accomplished actor and writer; an outstanding banjo player; and a genius at stand-up comedy. Here are 10 lessons from his autobiography.| Manner of speaking
John Cleese quote for public speakers: “If I can get you to laugh with me, you like me better, which makes you more open to my ideas.”| Manner of speaking
Being unexpected is a great way to be remembered. Unexpectedness is one of the elements of stickiness in the book, Made to Stick.| Manner of speaking
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How Thor Heyerdahl’s daring Kon-Tiki voyage reveals timeless lessons about risk, courage and conviction in public speaking.| Manner of speaking
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A detailed analysis and behind-the-scenes look at the 2025 Toastmasters World Championship winning speech by Saby Sengupta's coach.| Manner of speaking
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When my friend, Sabyasachi (Saby) Sengupta stepped off stage as the 2025 Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking in Philadelphia, I couldn’t have been happier. But I also realized something: our two-month coaching journey had taught me as much as it taught him. Through our written exchanges and live sessions together, I was reminded of […]| Manner of speaking
Discover what Oslo’s 700-year-old Akershus Fortress reveals about presentation structure and building strong, unforgettable presentations.| Manner of speaking
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This is a guest post by Stephen Welch. He is an expert in communication, HR and professional change. Stephen is the Director and Co-founder of Archetypical Ltd, the company behind Corporate Snakes and Career Ladders, a new approach to learning through play. He is also a visiting lecturer at the University of London. You can find […]| Manner of speaking
Content or delivery? It's one of the most often asked questions in public speaking: What’s more important—what you say, or how you say it?| Manner of speaking
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5 tips for drinking water like a professional when you are on stage and giving a speech or a presentation.| Manner of speaking
Humour in a speech or presentation is a powerful thing. Here are 5 reasons why you should use humour, 3 examples and 10 tips on how to use it.| Manner of speaking
I love reading books. Especially physical books. (Remember them?) If you are going to read a physical book, you will undoubtedly want to use a bookmark so that you know exactly where you stopped when you put the book down. It might be a scrap of paper. It might be a treasured bookmark that you […]| Manner of speaking
Take a risk the next time you speak in public. It will be scary and you will be nervous. But it is the only way to grow as a speaker.| Manner of speaking
A PowerPoint presentation is not a Word document. They serve two different purposes. Don't crowd your slides with too much information.| Manner of speaking
If you want to make your message stick, tell stories. They are one of the most powerful ways in which a speaker can connect with the audience.| Manner of speaking
