Special Occasion Speeches-by Dr Richard L Weaver II

Giving a Special Occasion Speech - Toasts, Award Presentations, Acceptance Speeches, Keynote Addresses, Commencement Addresses, Graduation Speeches, and Weddings. First and foremost, when preparing a speech for a special occasion, analyze the expected audience carefully and adapt the speech specifically to those particular listeners. * Don't make your speech too long.
No one ever complains about any of these types of speeches being too short. The audience will be pleased to see you do what is necessary to take care of business and may want to take some photos, but they don't want to hear your life history. Be brief; be to the point, and be seated.

Impromptu Public Speaking-by Dr Richard L Weaver II

Some people have defined impromptu speaking as public speaking on the spur-of-the-moment without preparation. It is precisely this definition and especially the last two words that instill fear and panic in many people. And yet seldom is an impromptu speech given without preparation! If the "preparation problem" is resolved, much of the fear and panic associated with impromptu speaking can be reduced or controlled.

Stand Up, Speak Well-by Dr Richard L Weaver II

When I took my first speech class, it was an actress in my class who told me how to overcome my nervousness. She said, don't think of yourself as someone giving a speech. Instead, think of yourself as an actor delivering the speech. What this does is to allow us to step outside of ourselves and to be someone else — what actors must do. When you're someone else, you are no longer nervous, since its no longer you. So, the first thing to do is think of yourself as an actor on the stage.

Ten Myths of Public Speaking-by Dr Richard L Weaver II

Having taught public speaking for close to thirty years, I have had the opportunity to hear and debunk most of the myths surrounding the subject. When you hear weak or bad public speeches, often belief in these myths is directly responsible. It isn't the myths themselves that present the problem, it is the result of belief in them — the speeches themselves — that is problematic.

Writing a GREAT speech - Public Speaking Rules!

Leaving a lasting impression with your audience through positive words, a winning attitude, and confidence starts with knowing what you're doing. Communication that reflects clarity of your main points and ideas, eye-contact, pronunciation, are all essential to your success. Your purpose isn't to be just "good," and you don't want to be just "better." What you want is to be GREAT!

Fears and Phobias of Public Speaking - How to overcome them

How do you overcome the fear of public speaking? You start with learning the basic fundamentals of giving a GREAT speech. Learn the basics so you are prepared, in turn, building a foundation of confidence you need for public speaking. Before giving a speech, a little anxiety is normal; however, everyone is different and there is no one cure-all to conquer true fears and phobias. Get the fundamentals down and then discover what your true fear is.