I could call this 'Communication Lessons from a wise old Greek'. Aristotle’s  ‘Rhetorical Triangle‘ (ethos pathos logos)  is  well known...

The spoken word and the written word are different, and the key to success  for speakers is being good to listen to.  A speech is an oral...

Let’s assume you followed the advice in the first post in this series. Your head is full of things you want to say and you have clarified...

A ‘pattern of arrangement’ is a way of ordering the contents of your speech.  It provides the listener with a sense of shape and...

1. Allow enough time The biggest mistake most people  make is to underestimate how long this takes.  Speeches may appear unstudied,...

In theatre there are staging calls, and technical rehearsals,  and dress rehearsals, all of  which give the performers an opportunity to...

If your script were a cake, the last step is to bake it. You’ve done a lot of work on the  preparation, now you need to make sure it...

Notice I avoid saying ‘write the script’. The spoken word and the written word are different, and this presents a trap for speakers. The...

The way you assemble  your material is crucial for making the right impact. There are some basic components which any essay or ...

How do you close in a way that makes them feel galvanised, reinforces your message and makes you memorable?  Not by shuffling and...