During a recent speech, I told the audience that my mission was to empower the self-employed to succeed. Instantly a hand shot up in the audience. "What's your definition of success?" I smiled to myself -- I love it when they ask this quest More ...

This article is all about how to achieve fluency and looks at the specific speech impediment known as stammering/stuttering. My name is Steve Hill, I suffered with a stutter from the age of four and despite regular conventional speech therapy, contin More ...

Centuries ago great speakers often spoke two hours and more. But today when sound bytes on television news are the norm and serious problems are solved in an hour on a television drama, audiences are most interested in speakers that get their points More ...

Imagine riding an elevator with strangers. One asks you, "What do you do?" You have until the elevator reaches the next floor to answer the question. If you answer compellingly, then you could get sales leads or referrals. The goal is to answer so th More ...

Wedding toasts are especially significant to the newly-weds. The more popular guests may deliver a few lines to address the bride and groom but there are expectedly three very significant people tasked to make the traditional toast - the father of th More ...

The rule in carving holds good as to criticism; never cut with a knife what you can cut with a spoon.Charles Buxton More ...

Many of the great moments in history were often accompanied by inspiring speeches that have since served to evoke the spirit of those moments to the following generations. They often take place during the most trying of situations where the easiest More ...

The first step in voice training is awareness. I have heard some colleagues say that unless one has a specific speech problem, voice training is something solely for singers and perhaps actors. In summary, voice training is, most importantly, getting More ...

Reflecting recently with very fond memories of my educational path in life, I thought of my commencement speech entitled: "To Be or Not To Be Involved - That is the Question." Well, this made me think that perhaps the end of each and every year is th More ...

Many people like to help themselves remember information by making up a rhyme for it. While the Rhyme Technique requires a lot of creative energy and a certain talent, all students who like it really take to it. They find it fun to make up rhymes an More ...