Open Directory - Science: Social Sciences: Communication: Public Speaking
See also: - The clubs exist to help people improve their public speaking and communication skills. - Large collection of free articles on presentation skills, covering both very basic topics and more advanced issues such as audience participation. - While things can go wrong for a presenter, or when supporting someone else's presentation, this blog offers suggestions and observations to avoid problems. - Tips on using effective language for public speaking. - Blog on public speaking, presentation skills and message development strategy based on timely topics. - A blog that discusses presentation, communication, branding and brand management, design and public speaking. - This is a social networking site for High School debaters, coaches, former debaters, judges and teams. The site has video, picture and music upload features, live chat, blogging and profile "friend" lists, while still maintaining links to debate sites and articles. - Techniques for writing an effective speech, including choosing a theme, including quotes and other resources, effective closings. - Blog with specific advice and recommendations on topics related to public speaking. - Blog focussed on advice for incorporating humor into speeches. - Offers a free e-book to download about public speaking. - Speechwriting advice to connect with the audience. - Garr Reynolds' blog on issues related to professional presentation design. - Blog for professional public speaking, speechwriting, and executive communications. - Includes speech critiques, book reviews, weekly reviews, and advice articles for all public speakers. - Breezy article goes through the basics of preparing and delivering a speech, with some interesting thoughts on audience and nervousness. Printer-friendly version included. - Blog with advice and encouragement for overcoming fear of public speaking. - A short, basic guide to speech writing techniques, from a company that sells special occasion speeches. - Provides information to help people increase their level of confidence, overcoming fears and nerves and making great presentations.
