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?...

A eulogy is one of the hardest public speaking commitments there is. But delivering a eulogy is a privilege, an honour and an...

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...

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,...

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...

If you are  saying something official on Anzac Day, you should start by reading the information kit which the  APL has  compiled. It is...

Like any speaking situation the key to success is preparation. Anxiety subsides when you know what to do. Answering interview questions...

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...

Purely information-based speeches are tough gigs. Think of a witness testifying in court, or a student announcing the results at the...

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...

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...

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...

Race Calling  began here in Australia in 1922 at Port Adelaide.  Arnold Trelor was the first man to call the action. Melbourne followed...

As with most oral presentations, you need to start with some good clear thinking.  Developing an elevator pitch forces you to clarify...