Tim Ross

Tips On Public Speaking - The Introduction Is Key

In your preparation of a successful public speech all aspects are important if your audience is to be interested, engaged or moved. However, there are many reasons why the introduction is the most important. Great care must be taken in crafting and refi... Read >

Choosing A Topic For Your Public Speech Made Easy

Some speeches are predetermined by the event in which you are participating. Typically this would be a conference presentation with your contribution being a very specific part of the whole. In that case the choice of topic is made for you and it is likel... Read >

How To Overcome Fear of Public Speaking

The fear of speaking in public is shared by many people. So great is this fear that they will do almost anything to avoid giving a speech. Such is human nature that those same people usually think that this fear is not felt by experienced speakers. Thi... Read >

Public Speaking - Your Personal Development

People stand up and give speeches in public for a variety of reasons. Sometimes they have been forced to do so by their job or social circumstance. At the other end of the spectrum they might love it and take any opportunity to address an audience. Wha... Read >

9 Ways To Ensure Success In Public Speaking

Good preparation enhances the prospect of success in public speaking just like any other activity. A skilled practitioner will give the impression of having delivered a speech without preparation but that chances are that a lot of work went into giving t... Read >

Help. My Mind Goes Blank When I Give A Speech

The mark of a successful public speech is that it is not read. It is insulting to an audience to stand up in front of them and read your text. They can read a hand out just as well as you. Many people such as politicians read from a prepared text but I... Read >

Alcohol, Anxiety and Public Speaking. How do the mix?

Even experienced public speakers feel anxiety before the event. Many people think of anxiety in a negative sense but it can be a positive influence on your performance. When approached correctly it will enhance your public speaking performance. Look u... Read >

Advance preparation For Your Public Speech

When asked to give a speech in public it is a common misunderstanding to think that all the work is in the preparation and delivery of the speech. This is only partly true. There is also a lot that must be done to prepare yourself as a person and to und... Read >

Public Speaking Without Notes

We have all had listened to a good public speaker and marveled at how the words tumble out in golden profusion - almost as though the speaker had just thought of them. We think we do not have that talent and give up thoughts a career as a speaker. We sh... Read >

Success In Public Speaking Depends On Knowing Your Audience

A principle stated in many books on public speaking is that in order to be successful you must know your audience. This is one of those pieces of advice which, on first hearing, you think is good but are then left wondering how this can be achieved. ... Read >