Tripp Frohlichstein is a speech trainer and he has an excellent set of tips on his website. For example, he starts with this tip. “When accepting a speech ask: Why are you invited? Why is this group assembled? How many people will be there? Where is the speech to be delivered (gym, theater, restaurant, large […]
President Obama’s speech on health care
I watched U.S. President Obama’s speech this morning, having taped it from last night. I took 16 pages of notes! It’s an example, in my opinion, of a great presentation — all without PowerPoint! To summarize, it was clear and passionate. Not many people put both those qualities together in a speech; it’s a very […]
Understand the types of speeches
Before you can write and deliver an effective speech, you need to know what type of speech you’re giving. Then you can make sure that the content and organization meet the needs and goals of the speech. There are 4 types of speeches: * Persuasive: Tries to convince the audience to accept your view or […]
