Speeches and presentations Archives

Use this great way to introduce a speaker – it’s more important than you think

Even before you start speaking to an external audience, you should know that good introductions are crucial to effective speeches and presentations because an audience… Read More

Speeches and presentations

How to be strategic about public speaking

Public speaking is a leadership role. You may speak in public yourself or you may write speeches or speech notes for your CEO and senior… Read More

Persuasion, influence, motivation

Use imagery for more persuasive presentations and speeches

Metaphor: "If we don't change course now, we'll hit the rocks!" Communication has two main components: the rational and the emotional. Managers mostly communicate in… Read More

Speeches and presentations

Offer genuine value when public speaking

People quickly sense when a speaker unfairly uses the opportunity to ‘sell’ their product or service. Audience members don’t like to be ambushed by someone… Read More

Media relations

Speeches need to be promoted

Speeches need to be promoted. Whether we are an in-house communicator or a consultant, we know a speech isn't worth giving unless it reaches the… Read More

Speeches and presentations

This great technique for delivering speeches and presentations will inspire your audience

Monroe's motivated sequence is a great technique for delivering speeches, presentations that inspire a wide range of audiences to take action. Audiences such as those… Read More

Speeches and presentations

Use this great way to introduce a speaker – it’s more important than you think

How to be strategic about public speaking

Use imagery for more persuasive presentations and speeches

Offer genuine value when public speaking

Speeches need to be promoted

This great technique for delivering speeches and presentations will inspire your audience

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