Public Speaking Tips

Learn practical techniques for delivering confident speeches, from managing nerves to engaging your audience effectively.

Chairing a Video Conference

Tips for running a smooth video conference, from preparation to managing the technical quirks of remote meetings.

How to Control Your Business Speech

Stop audience questions from derailing your business speech while keeping enough debate to stay engaging.

Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking

Most people fear public speaking because mistakes feel visible and consequential, but various training approaches can help you get more comfortable with it.

Poise and Confidence When Speaking in Public

Tips for looking and sounding confident when giving a business speech, even if you're nervous inside.

Speaking Without Cue Cards or Notes

memorising your whole speech word-for-word backfires, but knowing your key points and structure lets you speak naturally without notes.

Speech Making: Producing a Good Computer Presentation

Too many words and flashy effects kill your presentation, keep slides simple with minimal text and images that actually support what you're saying.

Speech Making: Using Non Computer Presentation Tools

Non-computer tools like flip charts and whiteboards let speakers interact with audiences in ways PowerPoint presentations can't.

Speech to Staff After Selling a Company

What to say to your team when you're selling your company and what factors shape that conversation.

Sticking to Timetables and Agendas in a Speech

How to stay on schedule during a business speech and keep your audience engaged without running over time.

Using Humour in Business Speeches

Humour can work in business speeches if you match it to the context, keep it relevant, and make sure it won't offend your audience.

Using Notes and Cue Cards in Your Speech

Use cue cards and notes in your speech without feeling like you're cheating, just keep them brief and focused on key points.

Using Your Voice: Tips for Projection and Modulation

Master voice projection and modulation to keep your audience engaged during business speeches.

What to Do When Things Go Wrong During a Speech

Handle forgotten lines, technical glitches, and venue problems during your speech without losing your audience's respect.