Impromptu is not an even that gives much to the competitor.  A topic and a note card.  That is all Impromptu gives.  You supply the wits to best use the time being taken.  It is remarkable to witness a speaker create a speech in a snap with so little supplied by the event.  That's the wonder of the Impromptu Speaker.  They are cunning; using all they have and exploiting what is given.  Yet, with so little bestowed upon the speaker from the event...

One Speech event that has always captured my intrigue is Extemporaneous Speaking.  The whole event boggles me.  I can research and write well.  I can form solid arguments, and my analytical skills earned me A's in even the more challenging college courses.  Yet, having to do all of that in the amount of prep time allotted to Extempers terrifies me.  Working under pressure is usually when I produce my best work, but Extemporaneous Speaking is insanity; only...

The popularity of deep voice training in the world today has increased. This is due to that fact that people are more aware of the importance that their voice tone has on their day to day activities. If you want people to respect you more and admire you more as a person, then you have to talk like a person who has it all! It's as simple as that and if you get that deep, strong and sexy voice tone, you will usually enjoy the benefits of having such a voice tone.

The key to...

The other day I heard a commercial with 2 motivational speakers and was appalled at how bad one of the voices sounded. Having not heard this particular man in several years, I was stunned by the amount of hoarseness with which he is afflicted. Considering that his voice is his meal-ticket, I cannot believe that he has not taken a course in voice improvement to fix the problem. The man I am referring to is Anthony Robbins.

Chronic hoarseness is the result of talking for...

Do you have a squeaky high pitched voice that you want to get rid of? Do you hate the way you sound when you listen to your own voice on tapes, radio or computer? If yes, then you should be looking for ways on how to make your voice deeper . A deep strong and sexy voice has proven to be loved more, and women like men with a deep voice tone.

Though deepening your voice can offer so many good things on someone's life, you should only do this if you really thing that your...

Declamation offers the distinct challenge of merging your interpretation and speaking style with another's.  Surrounded by speaking events where you are the writer, no other places competitors into such a predicament.  With the risk of being compared to another orator, Declamation speakers must seize a speech they did not write and caress the words to become theirs.  This feat must be accomplished while still using good speaking skills.  What sounds intimidating can...

Part of the main task of a manager is to pass information to his/her staff, employers, business partners, shareholders or the public. Information is power and for an organization it makes the difference between failure and success. One cannot succeed as a manager if he/she cannot effectively and convincingly speak to individuals or a group people. It is therefore important to know few essential public speaking tips for managers.
Sometimes, managers may find themselves forced to...

If you have a high pitched voice that is limiting your total enjoyment of life, then you should invest some time and money to deepen that voice so you can live your life in its fullest. It is no longer a secret: people with high pitched voices are always unconsciously segregated in out day to day activities.

If you have a really deep voice, you can always use it to get so many more from life. For example, people with deep voices turn to be respected more, they get more dates...

Are you going to deliver a speech soon and you're a big worried about what's going to happen because you're always scared and anxious about delivering a speech in front of many people? Do you want to learn how to overcome your fears in delivering a speech so that you'd be able to do a great job whenever you're going to deliver your speech soon? For some people who are scared and who are anxious whenever they're going to deliver a speech, it's indeed important that you learn more about...

Dry mouth, sweaty palms, heart racing, wobbly knees, jittery hands, stomach in knots, quivering lips. How many of these symptoms are typical of you before you even walk to the podium? Hopefully, at least one!

Yes, I want you nervous because if you aren't excited, agitated, stressed, or panicky in some fashion, then I am. The best at public speaking get nervous when standing on the podium and they are not alone. Musicians, actors, athletes, and other performers expect, accept, and...