Magazine Archive - May 2019
May 30, 2019
Rhetorical Device of the Month: Metanoia
Rhetorical Devices , Resources , Public Speaking , Just For Fun
Want to contrive to sound more spontaneous in a speech?To make a harsh point without having the audience dislike--nay, kill the messenger? Consider using the "backspace" of rhetorical devices...
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May 29, 2019
On This Day: Ain't I a Woman
On This Day , Great Speeches , Significant Speeches , Public Speaking
Inspiring awe with her plain speaking, commanding presence, musical voice, and wit, Sojourner Truth gave her most quoted speech on a May day in Ohio, 168 years ago. But did she even say that famous line? And why does that speech still resonate today?
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May 26, 2019
Reading Aloud: A shortcut to speaking confidence?
Public Speaking , Public Speaking Fear , Seen|Read|Heard , The Buckley Experience
We know reading aloud improves your public speaking. A barber says it's also a shortcut to conquering your fear. Read how he's helping kids find the courage to speak up.
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May 14, 2019
Speaking Opportunities: Why You Should Take Them!
Seen|Read|Heard , Public Speaking , Resources
If public speaking is stressful, why should you look for every opportunity to present? Yes, practice makes perfect--but there are other good reasons you may not have considered yet...
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May 13, 2019
Public Speaking Sins: Avoid fad phrases
Strictly Speaking , Cardinal Sins , Public Speaking , The Buckley Experience
From our founder's 10 Cardinal Sins that amateur public speakers commit: Before you toss in the latest trendy expression, consider whether it's already dated...or worse.
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May 10, 2019
Questionable Presentation Advice: Count Out Your Points
Public Speaking , Presentation Tips , Instruction
Enumerating your points can help you organize AND help your audience follow along. So why do we always offer this tip with a warning? Four reasons...
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May 7, 2019
Economic Developer: Speaking to Motivate Communities
Public Speaking , Presentation Tips , Resources , Business Communication
How do you convince leaders to take action before a crisis comes to town? Economic developer Crystal Morphis says public speaking is one of her most important skills for helping communities stay open for business...
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May 6, 2019
On this Day: The Real MVP
On This Day , Public Speaking , Great Speeches , Seen|Read|Heard
On this day in 2014, Kevin Durant spoke from the heart to pay tribute to his mother. Here's why serious speakers should give his speech another look, all memes aside...
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May 1, 2019
A Poem to Read Aloud: This one's for the graduates
Poems to Read Aloud , Resources , The Buckley Experience
The author of "The Jungle Book" and "Kim" is also the poet whose lines you'll hear at many a graduation ceremony. Even if you're not giving a commencement address, try reading these stanzas aloud to help your public speaking...
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