In this video, I take an in-depth look at Ramona's winning speech in the World Championship of Public Speaking held by Toastmasters in 2018.I give over 20 praises and critiques, showing you how you can achieve the same amount of success by following the principles that she does.If you're interested in this topic, it's worth checking out my post on the top lessons … [Read more...]
How to Actually Get Better at Public Speaking and Blow past Plateaus
One of the most common pieces of advice you'll hear for public speaking is: just practice, practice, practice. You'll get better!This advice is spread so much because it kind of works. Yes, by simply going out and speaking in public, you can get better at public speaking.But there are several problems with that.You can actually develop bad habits—practice makes … [Read more...]
Guide to improving your public speaking with deliberate practice
"Practice makes perfect", goes the old saying, quite unhelpfully.The truth is, not all types of practice are made equal. So blindly practicing will not make you perfect, and you're likely to hit a plateau if you practice the way most people do.I want you to understand the critical difference between regular practice, and deliberate practice.Deliberate practice is … [Read more...]
How to Come Up With a Catchphrase (In-Depth Guide)
Catchphrases are powerful tools in the hand of a public speaker—they can help cement an idea for years to come. We all remember phrases such as "I have a dream" or "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind".You can use catchphrases for important speeches, product slogans, advertisements, campaign mottos, and more.Let's look at what makes a good … [Read more...]
Types of public speaking anxiety and how to deal with them
Many people experience public speaking anxiety, but most people are not aware that there are actually multiple different types of public speaking anxiety.The types of public speaking anxiety can be sorted into contexts and causes. There are two anxiety contexts Some people get nervous before the speech, while others get nervous during the speech.If you're someone who … [Read more...]