Have you ever delivered a best man speech? It is, for most people, probably the hardest thing to do - only next to getting married. So, if you are a little tense, don't worry. You are not alone.

Now that I have given you a little heads-up, it is time for some good news. Best man speeches are not as hard as most people think. If you plan well, you can make it a joyous, memorable occasion for you and your friends. So, here is a list of do's and don'ts to help you prepare for the...

Is your best friend getting married? Have you been asked to stand best man at the wedding? Well with it goes the Best Man Wedding Toast and is the thought giving you butterflies? This article is for all the best men out there who are agonizing over the toast that has to be given. There are tips and guidelines to help you write a riveting best man wedding toast.

Weddings around the globe differ greatly from one another in terms of clothing, customs and ceremonies. The wedding...

Millions of people suffer from the effects of stage fright everyday. Whether it's in the workplace, a wedding or any event that has people speaking in front of groups chances are a great deal of those speakers are internally crippled with fear. There are groups like Toastmasters that train you to be a better public speaker but they take months and cost a lot.

One simple tip that has helped many people and is fast, free and easy to try is a quick change in your mental...

Six Keys to Connecting at a Keynote Speech:

Start by Immersing Yourself in the Experience!

By Darren LaCroix

If you are a celebrity speaker earning tens of thousands of dollars per speech, you don’t need any help “connecting” with your audience. You are famous. You have their attention.

For the rest of us, to best serve our audiences, we need to go above and beyond to connect with them. In fact, when I first started speaking...

When producing your best man speech here are a couple different things you should look at once you write your speech.

1) You were picked as the best man - Don't forget that you were selected as the best man from all the other possible people, consequently make sure you make an effort to appropriately write a good speech. Never rush your speech, try your best to give yourself plenty of time to write it. It is not likely ideal to get it done in a single sitting, allow yourself...

How many times have you spoken to a stranger on the phone and formed a mental picture of that individual only later to be surprised when you met that person face to face? How we speak and how we sound often conflict with our education, our cultural background, and even our intelligence.

Your speech reveals many things about you and yet it often does not reflect who you truly are: your training, your experience or your abilities. You may be well-educated and have a great deal of...

Some people are terrified just by the thought of public speaking; other people are nervous right before and during the opening of their speech or presentation. Is there a difference between the two? Most definitely.

Fear is debilitating while I find nervousness to be a blessing. Webster's Dictionary defines fear as "an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger."

In public speaking, those who experience true fear have difficulty...

Presentation Lesson from a Little Old Lady at the Craps TableBy Darren LaCroix

Ever felt like you were hit squarely in the face by a lesson from an unexpected mentor?   When they are absolutely right, it usually hurts more.

I was just in Bel Air, CA attending a casino night fundraiser for a friend of a friend’s theater company. Since my friend was busy volunteering, I decided to use my time as a learning experience. Because I live in Las Vegas,...

This past November, 2008, marked the 145th anniversary of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, almost an afterthought following a 2-hour speech by Edward Everett, a nationally-renowned 19th century orator.  Can you imagine not only keeping your audience' attention during two hours of speech, but keeping them enrapt as well?  And, they didn't have Power Point or an overhead projector to aid them in the process!

As a people we are not as good at listening as we used to be. ...

It is rather unfortunate that some people have high pitched squeaky voices. Such voices are not good to listen to, and usually make it difficult for people who have them to freely interact with other people in the society and live life to its fullest. How to deepen your speaking voice is a popular question asked by so many people in the world today who have squeaky voices.

Well, the good news is that you can actually deepen your voice if you have the correct techniques and...