Speaking Articles

Speaking | By Jimmy Cox @ Monday, 22nd October 2007 @ 9:29 AM

Correct management of the breath is of first importance to the student of elocution, and for all those wishing to speak publicly. Below are a number of breathing and relaxation exercises which will greatly enhance your ability to speak well. When the voice is not in use, breathe exclusively through the nose so that the air may be warmed and purified before reaching the lungs. This habit will, in large measure, obviate the disagreeable effects of dry mouth and sore throat, so common to pub... more...

Speaking | By Jimmy Cox @ Monday, 22nd October 2007 @ 9:17 AM

To learn to speak well in public is a valuable skill. There are a number of exercises one can practice to become an excellent public speaker. The prospective public speaker should memorize and recite the beginnings, climaxes and endings of great orations until they become thoroughly familiar. He will be encouraged to note how certain sentences, phrases and words may be used many times, being combined a little differently in each speech. Demosthenes as well as other famous Greek orators fo... more...

Speaking | By derek smiley @ Thursday, 11th October 2007 @ 4:49 AM

What is the most favourite word in the english language there has been several polls over the years remarkably (which is a nice word) it all depends, it would appear on your personal experiences. Mother is the most beautiful word in the English language, according to a survey of non-English speakers. More than 40,000 people in 102 countries were polled by the British Council to mark its 70th anniversary in 2002. Mother, passion, smile, love and eternity were the top five choices - but fa... more...

Speaking | By Jimmy Cox @ Tuesday, 9th October 2007 @ 9:08 AM

The first thing for the public speaker to do is to gain the confidence and sympathy of his audience. Under no circumstances is he to antagonize or prejudice his audience against him in the beginning. A favorite method is to begin by telling a humorous story bearing upon the subject, or an apt quotation. Let the story be fairly well told and it will not fail to capture an audience. The introduction if rightly prepared and given will do much to win an audience at the very beginning and sec... more...

Speaking | By Jimmy Cox @ Monday, 13th August 2007 @ 3:58 PM

Correct management of the breath is of first importance to the student of elocution, and for all those wishing to speak publicly. Below are a number of breathing and relaxation exercises which will greatly enhance your ability to speak well. When the voice is not in use, breathe exclusively through the nose so that the air may be warmed and purified before reaching the lungs. This habit will, in large measure, obviate the disagreeable effects of dry mouth and sore throat, so common to pub... more...

Speaking | By Heather Hansen @ Wednesday, 8th August 2007 @ 6:31 PM

"I'm sorry, what? I can't understand you." Have you ever heard this line? Then you probably know how embarrassing it can be to repeat something over and over again. Miscommunication can and will hold you back in today's fast-paced, international business environment. Too many people are hiding their gifts, talents and knowledge from the world due to a fear of speaking up and being misunderstood. Are you one of them? Follow these simple tricks to instantly improve t... more...

Speaking | By Heather Hansen @ Wednesday, 8th August 2007 @ 6:30 PM

Throughout time, the greatest orators and teachers have illuminated their lessons by telling powerful stories. Story-telling is a great way to engage your audience and show them how your topic, point or lesson relates to them specifically. Unfortunately, not everyone is born a great story-teller, and some stories are better than others. Follow these 7 steps to deliver great stories every time! 1. Know your audience and make sure your story is appropriate When telling stories it is ... more...

Speaking | By Jimmy Cox @ Tuesday, 7th August 2007 @ 7:04 PM

To learn to speak well in public is a valuable skill. There are a number of exercises one can practice to become an excellent public speaker. The prospective public speaker should memorize and recite the beginnings, climaxes and endings of great orations until they become thoroughly familiar. He will be encouraged to note how certain sentences, phrases and words may be used many times, being combined a little differently in each speech. Demosthenes as well as other famous Greek orators fo... more...

Speaking | By Obinna Heche @ Friday, 3rd August 2007 @ 6:05 PM

A motivational speaker can help your business in many ways. In addition to energizing employees, a motivational speaker can help employees find better ways to be productive, take more pride in their work and learn how to work with others. While there are many motivational speakers out there, finding the right one for your company may take some research. Research speakers online or create a list of references from clients, employees or vendors. You may have heard a speaker at an event or ... more...

Speaking | By michelle simms @ Tuesday, 10th July 2007 @ 8:13 PM

We all receive some sort of feedback in our lives, on or off the job, everyday. How we receive it, however is an extremely important adaptive skill; our success at this skill seems to be linked to our past experiences. If such an experience was painful or humiliating for us in the past, we are likely to resent receiving feedback. In contrast, if we felt a certain amount of acceptance along with criticism in the past, we will tend to be less anxious and defensive about the process. It's thro... more...

Speaking | By Joseph J. Wood @ Friday, 8th June 2007 @ 1:14 AM

Whether you have to address your company shareholders or maybe you local PTA, knowing some hidden tips on public speaking is really going to help you out. Starting with preparation is the key. Knowing where you are going to speak, to whom you will be speaking, and the time you have allotted to address your messages is information you will need to know. This article will offer tips on public speaking that you may not have considered before. Your audience and the speaking engagement loca... more...

Speaking | By Joseph J. Wood @ Thursday, 7th June 2007 @ 1:27 AM

With the information age upon us, and immense knowledge being constantly shared, people are being asked more frequently to address public audiences. The need to define study tips on public speaking is rapidly growing. More and more people are standing in front of their audiences with nothing to say, or it seems that way. These following tips on public speaking will show you why it is important to target you message to an audience that will enjoy it. 1)Know the needs of your audience, a... more...

Speaking | By Jimmy Cox @ Thursday, 19th April 2007 @ 12:09 PM

The tempo of storytelling should usually be faster than the normal speed of conversational delivery. Listeners like to feel the story is progressing. Action must take place. You can emphasize this feeling of progress by telling the story briskly. To use a rule of thumb, if it takes you four minutes to tell the story the first time you try, work until you can tell the same story in only three minutes. Practice the Story Stories improve as they are told and retold. Needless details... more...

Speaking | By Jimmy Cox @ Thursday, 19th April 2007 @ 11:46 AM

My first contact with the talk of the world outside my home was with the boys in a rural school. It was not pleasant. All the boys were too bashful to talk with the girls. And even among the boys, the younger and possibly also the nicer boys were usually too bashful to participate in the general talk sessions. And the talk of the others, the older boys, was not only painfully silly and repetitious but shockingly indecent. People simply will not bring themselves to believe this - but it is litera... more...

Speaking | By Nick Summers @ Monday, 16th April 2007 @ 8:43 PM

Most people would rather do a bungee jump into the Grand Canyon - even if they suffered from vertigo - than stand up and speak before an audience. The sight of expectant faces all waiting to hear what the speaker has to say, literally renders many people speechless with fear. Even a meeting with a bank manager, can be daunting, especially when asking for finance for the winning business venture. And yet some people seem to ooze confidence from every pore. No embarrassing silences, fidgeti... more...

Speaking | By Leon Edward @ Thursday, 12th April 2007 @ 6:04 PM

Being able to communicate effectively through words has been a much-coveted secret for centuries. Take the blarney stone in Ireland, for example. The blarney stone is part of the Blarney castle in Ireland and it is tradition that those who kiss this stone are given the gift of the gab. If you want to have the gift of the gab but kissing the blarney stone is out of the question, maybe you could benefit from the 10 basics of communication and public speaking. 1. Education In order to be ... more...

Speaking | By Jimmy Cox @ Tuesday, 20th March 2007 @ 6:28 PM

If we are well-informed, then the goal in conversation is to select subjects in which all those taking part have an interest. When two people meet, the overlapping of their experiences produces subjects for conversation. Mutual experiences develop interest. How enjoyable it is to talk to someone who visited Mexico last summer as you did! What fun it is to talk to someone who is interested in fly-casting, as you are! So, the good conversationalist is, first, well-informed, and, second, on... more...

Speaking | By Sam Crowley @ Tuesday, 20th February 2007 @ 6:08 PM

Keynote speakers are there to help you to understand various things about life. They help you to succeed and they know how to spur you on. Sometimes in life we all need a little shove in the right direction and a keynote speaker knows that. They have the knowledge and the right words to help us realize our potential. So could you benefit from hiring a keynote speaker? Pushing You to Make the Most of Your Life Often in life we tend to allow ourselves to settle for second best. We ar... more...

Speaking | By Leon Edward @ Tuesday, 20th February 2007 @ 1:08 PM

The fear of public speaking is very real for a lot of people. It actually ranks so high on the list that it has been shown that the fear of death actually takes a back seat to it. At some point in your life, you have probably had the occasion to speak to a large audience. Of course large is relative. To some, it can be any number larger than zero, where others dont start to get uncomfortable until the number reaches over a hundred. If you are among the number of people who would ... more...

Speaking | By Deborah Torres Patel @ Friday, 2nd February 2007 @ 6:06 PM

Imagine this. You've been called on to give a presentation in front of your peers. You're well prepared for the presentation. And now, sitting in the auditorium, you suddenly are overcome with virtually uncontrollable anxiety. 'Why would these people want to hear me?' you ask yourself. 'What can I offer them?' The Master of Ceremonies (MC) calls your name. You begin the endless, long, slow walk to the front of the room. With every step your heartbeat p... more...