Title: Title Barack Obama Rally in Grant Park November 4, 2008 Source: Flickr : Author Piersall : Licence Creative Common V2.0 Date: 4th November 2008 Place: Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois Word Count: 2,060 words Length: 16 minutes 30 Seconds Pace: 124 words per minute Transcript: The full text of Barack Obama’s victory speech On November …
I’ve noticed over the years that I am quite a literal person and tend to take people at their word. As a child, I was slightly bewildered when an adult would say, ‘If you do that again, I’ll kill you!’. For some reason, I heard this particular comment often. I guess that is a reflection …
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You may need 3 minute presentation topics for school or clubs. Here are a few to get you going. First a few thoughts on giving these short speeches. How long is a three-minute speech First of all, how long is a 3-minute speech? Most people speak at around 150 words a minute. Some speakers are …
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I have very strong views on how many slides for a 5 minute presentation. Using media in speeches and presentations must be done with care. When working with students through to executives, I advise avoiding PowerPoint and other media at all costs. This advice applies to giving a speech, not to tutorials or presentations. When …
I have written a recent post describing speech starting lines. But, on this occasion, I talked about the theory of various tactics. In this post, we look at specific examples of historic speeches. These speeches use the techniques I described in the earlier post. I have used one example for each to explain how the …
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Every time you speak, you must ask yourself, “how do I make every presentation fresh and original?” Try to avoid tired old quotes, overused anecdotes, and jokes everybody knows. In this article, I will discuss ways to find originality. I will also discuss ways to incorporate new ideas into your speech. Your speech must be …
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A speech needs a good beginning. So, how to start a speech or introduction is a vital question to ask. If your start is terrible, it isn’t easy to recover. This article will discuss how you can start a speech well and set yourself on the road to success. The start of your speech does …
The public speaking words per minute formula is simple. Words are divided by minutes. The question is, is it relevant? Can a speech be excellent spoken slowly or fast? In this article, we will examine how fast speakers speak. We will look at what rate is normal for a speech or address to an audience. …
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The best book on “public speaking as an art” is by Richard Dowis. His book “The lost art of the great speech, how to write one, how to deliver it” is a little more technical than most. The title is long, but the writing is very concise. Dowis goes into great detail on the art …
Public speaking anxiety symptoms are common when taking to the stage. Most are harmless, but they can interfere with a well-prepared address. Here I discuss some of the most common and offer advice on overcoming them. Nausea People often feel sick before speaking. Try to remember this is common and unlikely to be harmful. We …
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The impact of public speaking anxiety and its effects on students is well documented. Authorities differ on the percentage of people who suffer from public speaking anxiety. In this article, I will explore the reasons for student anxiety when public speaking, and how these fears impact students’ careers and job prospects. How many students suffer …
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A great deal of work has gone into public speaking anxiety research. Black, in 2019 created a study on the phobia of public speaking. The result suggested 73% of the population had some form of anxiety when addressing an audience. This article looks at several well-established pieces of research into public speaking anxiety. It is …
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How to speak more professionally is at the heart of this website. I created it to improve speech writing and speech giving. In this article, I want to list a few techniques that will improve your speeches and their impact on an audience. This list is not exhaustive. Understanding and implementing these basic principles will …
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“Speech or writing praising someone” is a standard internet search term. These searches are usually by a frustrated crossword puzzle enthusiast. If this is you, the answer is “Eulogy”. You need to read no further. But it got me thinking. Writing a eulogy is not an easy thing to do. Unfortunately, most people must do …
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