Using facts and figures to win hearts and minds
Two speakers. Both equally credible, both equally charming, both suitably polished in the delivery of their presentation. One supports his argument with anecdotal evidence, the opinions of...
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25th Jan2012
16th Jan2012
Ditch The Slides & Speak – Alternatives to Powerpoint
For many of us, when we are asked to give a speech, lecture or presentation, our first thought is always ‘what will the Powerpoint look like?’. The...
05th Dec2011
Two emerging methods of persuasive speaking
Despite there being many different ways of forming and delivering a persuasive argument when public speaking, in the many speeches that I have witnessed in the past...
14th Nov2011
Writing a persuasive speech – Aristotle style
I had to have a long and painful call with a call centre operator to persuade them to restore my Internet connection in my new home so...
17th Oct2011
Preparing for a presentation or speech – Part 2
This article is the continuation of my guide to preparing for a presentation or speech. Part 1 covered what you should be doing in the weeks leading...
10th Oct2011
Preparing for a presentation or speech – part 1
This series of articles aims to be a quick guide to how best to prepare for an important speech or presentation. Key steps are outlined that you...
25th Aug2011
Using movement within your speech or presentation
Using movement within your speech or presentation can really help to enhance the effectiveness of your delivery and keep your audience engaged. Eddie Izzard does this well...
20th Aug2011
Crafting and writing a well-rounded speech
If you can convey your message in a single line, then you shouldn’t be giving a speech. A good speech should always be a build up of...
12th Aug2011
Words per minute when speechwriting
I’ve been asked a few times recently about how many words one should write if they want to speak for 5, 10, 15 minutes. There is no...
02nd Aug2011
Speechwriting for somebody else
I’ve been taking a lot of time in the past week to really consider the implications of speechwriting for someone else. In my opinion, I’ve managed to...