Many speakers start their speech with politeness and appreciation. But believe it or not, this is a highly misguided way to make a first impression. There are some…

I recently spoke at a conference, and arrived early enough to watch the presentation before mine. By the end, nearly half the audience members were on their phones,…

Motivating others can be difficult under the best of circumstances, but giving a persuasive speech can feel downright impossible. People can hold onto their stance with absolute conviction.…

If you have a keynote speech, TEDx talk, or another kind of public speaking gig coming up, you may be struggling with how to write a speech for…