Impromptu speaking: when you have to wing it
If you find yourself needing to speak NOW, here are some techniques to help you. 1. Scan the audience. Who are they? Why are they here?...
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How to Deliver a Eulogy
A eulogy is one of the hardest public speaking commitments there is. But delivering a eulogy is a privilege, an honour and an...
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How to read aloud in public
First let’s dispel the idea that the existence of a script means most of the work is done. It isn’t. If you have to read aloud in...
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Managing panel discussions.
As moderator your job is to get things to sparkle. You set the agenda, the questions, and the pace. You are the manager, the referee,...
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Getting mad in public
When do public speakers and presenters need to get mad? Well…. If you are involved in a cause, or you’re an activist, a politician, or...
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How to write an ANZAC day speech
If you are saying something official on Anzac Day, you should start by reading the information kit which the APL has compiled. It is...
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Pick me ! or How to Survive and Succeed at a Job Interview
Like any speaking situation the key to success is preparation. Anxiety subsides when you know what to do. Answering interview questions...
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Moon man with the best line of all time
He left an indelible mark on the minds of millions, from those zany kangaroo hops on the moon’s surface to one of the most memorable...
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Lovely Voices: the race caller
Purely information-based speeches are tough gigs. Think of a witness testifying in court, or a student announcing the results at the...
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Perfect Introductions
Introductions are among the most common and least-well-done aspects of public speaking. Your job is to set the speaker up and excite the...
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J.K. Rowling’s Harvard Commencement address
J.K. Rowling is not only a great writer, she’s also an extremely good speaker. Her Harvard Commencement speech on the fringe benefits of...
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Special Occasion Speaking
First time speakers are often squaring up to taking the mike at a special occasion. Maybe it’s your mate’s 21st or wedding, someone...
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The fine art of race calling
Race Calling began here in Australia in 1922 at Port Adelaide. Arnold Trelor was the first man to call the action. Melbourne followed...
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The Elevator Pitch
As with most oral presentations, you need to start with some good clear thinking. Developing an elevator pitch forces you to clarify...
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