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TED Talks
What if you could give a TED Talk? An inside look at “My Big Idea,” an original series from TED | TED
If you’ve ever wondered how you can give a TED Talk, you’re not alone. TED believes that ideas change everything — and that they can come from unexpected places. So, we issued an open call to anyone in the UK in search of the biggest,...
Crash Course
How to Speak With Confidence: Crash Course Business - Soft Skills
Public speaking isn't easy for everyone. It can be nerve racking and even scary. But, in this episode of Crash Course Business Soft Skills, Evelyn talks to us about S.U.C.C.E.S and how we can use it to help us be prepared to speak to a...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The electrifying speeches of Sojourner Truth
Isabella Baumfree was born into slavery in late 18th century New York. Fleeing bondage with her youngest daughter, she renamed herself Sojourner Truth and embarked on a legendary speaking tour. She became known as an electrifying orator...
TED Talks
TED: To future generations of women, you are the roots of change | Gloria Steinem
Activist and author Gloria Steinem is an icon of the global feminist movement. She's spent her life defying stereotypes, breaking social barriers and fighting for equality. In conversation with TEDWomen curator Pat Mitchell, Steinem...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Improve Public Speaking 5 Tips
New ReviewLearn 5 Tips to Improve Your Public Speaking to take you from good to great public speaking. Great speakers make it feel like an event, like something special is happening. And they do it by raising their standards in 5 areas.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How To Give An Impromptu Speech
New ReviewLearn how to give an impromptu speech with this killer framework that will make you sound much more prepared than you are! If you learn how to speak impromptu, it will help you stand out in almost any professional crowd.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Deliver a Manuscript Speech
New ReviewLearn how to deliver a manuscript speech from a word-for-word script and sound natural while you're doing it. Learn the 3 ways you'll likely speak from a manuscript and four tips to improve your speaking delivery.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
7 Tips for Extemporaneous Public Speaking
New ReviewThese 7 tips for extemporaneous public speaking will make you sound more confident and conversational. "Extemporaneous" is all about preparing and practicing in advance, but speaking from very limited notes on the day of the presentation.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Memorize a Speech
New ReviewLearn how to memorize a speech so you can have it burned word-for-word into your mind. Memorization isn't usually a good option for most public speaking situations. But once in a while, it is the best choice. The memorization tips in...
Curated Video
Public Speaking
A video titled "Public Speaking" outlining steps and tips to speak on a poem interpretation.
Curated Video
How to Raise Good Children
Howcast - Learn about raising good children and make the hardest job in the world more successful and fulfilling for you and your children.
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What to Do with Your Hands when Making a Speech
Howcast - Learn what to do with your hands when you make a speech from media coach TJ Walker in this Howcast public speaking video.
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How to Know If Your Speech Was Effective
Howcast - Learn how to know if your speech was effective from media coach TJ Walker in this Howcast public speaking video.
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How to Get into Politics
Howcast - To get into politics, you will need to network, hustle, and get active in your community.
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How to Be the Center of Attention
Howcast -Get noticed by everyone with these sure-fire, attention-getting tactics.
Curated Video
How to Be More Courageous
We have nothing to fear but fear itself. Whatever. The point is: How do you stop being such a wimp? Courage.
Curated Video
Speaking to an audience
Pupil outcome: I understand what is involved in successful public speaking. Key learning points: - Speaking loudly and clearly is important when talking in front of an audience. - The main purpose of public speaking is to inform the...
Curated Video
The Science of Fear: Understanding Our Physical and Psychological Responses
This video explores the concept of fear and its physical and psychological effects on the human body. It discusses how fear is a response that can be triggered by both real and perceived dangers, and how our ancestors' fight or flight...
Curated Video
POWER WORDS: Top 10 Ways to Use Language to Influence & Persuade
As Project Managers, we need to influence and persuade without authority. What does that leave: just our personal presence and our words. Here are ten ways to use language so people listen, take note, and act on what you say. These tips...
Curated Video
PRESENCE: Top 10 Presentation Tips to Command Audience Attention
Project Managers often have to make a presentation. We report on progress, brief on a new project, or pitch to a change control panel. These are your chances to showcase your insight, authority, and expertise. You will do none of these...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Give An Extemporaneous Speech
How to Give an Extemporaneous Speech Like a Professional. Here's a mini-training that'll help you develop the genuine, conversational public speaking sound professionals have.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Use Public Speaking Notes
How to Use Public Speaking Notes. Here are 3 common methods that public speakers use for notes ranked from worst to best.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
5 Public Speaking Body Language Tips
Here are my top 5 Body Language Tips for More Confident Public Speaking.