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...