Archive for July, 2009

Speech Mastery: How Can It Be Yours?

Friday, July 31st, 2009

To become an master speaker requires not only practicing public speaking skill, but an understanding of the elements of great speaking, how and why they work and when to use them.

Observing these qualities in other speakers or seeing where they should have been used but were not can help your own progress. Public speech critique is a tool to help you better see and analyze your own speeches.

When you see someone use the various skills masterfully, you will be able to grow in your skills by imitation. Your appreciation will be enhanced as you see and understand the dynamics unfold as you observe.

Learn Other Ways to Improve Public Speaking

Speaking Through an Interpreter: What You Need to Know

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Sooner or later you may have to speak through an interpreter. But I am not exposed to foreign speaking language groups you say. Think again. You may need an English interpreter. One that interprets your words to a form that the deaf can see.

This is called signing and you may have to speak and have someone sign what you say.

Do you know what you need to do to make your public speaking pleasurable for the audience?

Barter: The Next E-Bay

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

Barter may just be the next e-bay. This is something you can include in your public speaking repertoire.

Learn, explain, teach and you will have your next speech.

Speak well and prosper.

Make a CD of Your Speech

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

When public speaking, consider making a recording. The cost of producing a CD is very reasonable. Even if you only make small runs.

Then you will have the ability to sell the CD recording to those who like you or what you say.

Make sure and get it copyrighted. It is not expensive and it is not hard to do.

Speak well and prosper.

Body Type, Your Sex, and Name Could Be Persuaders
In Your Public Speaking

Saturday, July 25th, 2009

Does body type or your sex influence your ability to persuade?

Absolutely.

Learn how in a brief review of the silent persuaders of Body Type Persuasion

By the way, this does not mean there is nothing you can do. It only means you now need to be better prepared for your public speaking should it apply to you.

May your persuasion be sweet.

Speak well and prosper.

A Comprehensive List of History Speech Topics

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

Well, it is done.

An A to Z list of history Speech Topics for your public speaking.

This will provide fodder for both parts of your speeches depending on who your demographics are and starting points for entire speeches. Click Here to get the list of informative speech topics.

Misused Word: Toxin vs. Toxicant

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

A toxin is a poisonous substance comes from a plant, animal or micro-organism. So, technically speaking, mercury, although poisonous to humans, is not a toxin. It is a toxicant.

Now that you know this, do not be quick to share it. Most people will not care. More importantly, make sure you use it corrctly, for the one person who will notice that you know the difference.

Speak well and prosper.

Informative Speech Topics: A New Resource

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

Here is a new list of Informative Speech Topics of various kinds. The difference is that you will be seeing more and more of the topics appearing with links to other informational webpages.

To check it out for your public speaking topic, click here.

Speak well and prosper.

PS. It has a section on Green Speech topics.

Free Trademark Search

Sunday, July 19th, 2009

Guys and many times women like tools. Our brains are hard wired to do so. So when public speaking on the topic of business, if you can give away tools you will endear yourself to your audience.

There is a special tool for business owners that could save about $500 if it needs to be used.

It is a Free Trademark Search Tool. It is possible to do a trademark search and save the cost of having a lawyer tell you that the name you want to trademark is already taken. More importantly, it can help prevent you from getting a cease and desist letter in the mail saying you can no longer use your business name or domain name.

This actually happen to some of my friends when their company went national.

Check out the intro and the tools. When you make a hand out, include the URL for the free trademark search tool on the hand out so the audience does not have to write it down. Of course, put your contact information on the hand out too.

Speak well and prosper.

The Economy, Making Money and Good Speech Topics

Sunday, July 19th, 2009

When ever the economy is bad, people start new businesses. Most successful speakers have a few profit centers. One inexpensive and easy to start business is affiliate marketing.

Add to your own experience by giving a lecture on how to do it. Best case, if you sign up people under you, you make residual sales income from your back of the room sales.

Learn more about affiliate marketing at Assist2web.com