LATERAL THINKING - Edward De Bono In this blog you will learn how to use lateral thinking to create new ideas. The mind is brilliant at...

What did Robert Cialdini, the social psychologist, discover? While rhetoric is intended to persuade a large group of people, influence...

What are ‘Canons’? Canons are the stages you work through when preparing and giving a speech. What is ‘rhetoric’? Rhetoric is the art of...

What are examples of Rhetorical Devices? “One small step for a man, a giant leap for mankind.” (ANTITHESIS) “Ask not what your country...

You Tell Better Stories when You Know Their Purpose What are the 3 purposes of a story? The main purposes of a story are to: · ...

Every great story has these 3 components. Does yours? The best type of story to use in a presentation has 3 essential ingredients: · ...

GRAB their ATTENTION – How to arouse curiosity and captivate your audience When giving a speech, the quickest way to get your audience’s...

What two important factors will make me a confident public speaker? Imagine two applicants for a marathon race. Competitor A plays table...

How did I develop the habit of saying 'um' and 'er' in the first place? In normal conversations, we have a rough idea of what to say...

What do you mean by 'audience engagement' ? Audience engagement is when your audience feels that they are part of the presentation. Your...

What do you mean by "Use gestures, tone, volume, speed and pitch?" The content of our speech is important. But, just as important, is the...

How important is body language when giving a speech? Body language is very important. Researchers have found that most people pay more...

What is the purpose of a speech about a colleague leaving the company? Your aim is to create a sense of community among the people who...

What should I say at a funeral? A funeral speech is also called a 'eulogy'. It comes from the Greek word ‘to praise’. It is a speech that...

What should I say at a wedding? You're the best man. You've been asked to give a speech. What do you say? In this session, we will cover...

What are five ways to structure a speech so audiences listen and remember it? You've decided on your topic. You've selected your purpose....

Can anyone tell what happened to them, and always get attention? Has anything exciting ever happened to you and you just have to tell...

How do you go from being a good to a brilliant conversationalist? Once you've started the conversation and it is going well, there are...

What do you say next, once you have started a conversation? You've been brave enough to start a conversation with a stranger. You've done...

Conversation openings when you meet people you do not know Ever been to a party? Not know what to say? Been to a conference where you...

How to get your audience's attention, immediately Why are questions a great way to start a speech? Questions are a great way to start a...

What are the three main purposes of any speech? The purpose of a speech is to somehow change the audience you are talking to. There must...

What are the three main purposes of any speech? The purpose of a speech is to somehow change the audience you are talking to. There must...

What are the three main purposes of a speech? The purpose of a speech is to somehow change the audience you are talking to. There must be...

What's the difference between Writing a Speech and Saying a Speech? When you write a speech, the emphasis is on writing and reading. You...

Use Visualisation and give a confident presentation Many writers about success strongly recommend the use of visualisation. Napoleon Hill...

How to Overcome Nervousness when Public Speaking Nervousness: is it 'fear' or 'anxiety'? Fear and anxiety are both used when talking...

How to make a good speech, great Is my written speech ready to deliver? You've found a topic that you feel passionate about. You've given...

The quick and easy way to prepare a speech Once you have chosen your topic and you can talk about it with enthusiasm, it is time to...

What Shall I write about? Imagine the scene. You've been asked to give a talk to an audience. The first reaction may be "Aggghhh". Then...