Magazine Archive - August 2020

August 30, 2020

Public Speaking Virtues & Vices: Passion


Virtues & Vices , Strictly Speaking , Public Speaking Books , The Buckley Experience , Public Speaking

Not to be confused with ranting or reckless enthusiasm, passion that suits your speaking style is key to becoming an influential presenter. Here's how...

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August 18, 2020

Susan B. Anthony: On Women's Right to Vote


Great Speeches , On This Day , Significant Speeches

She spoke for women's right to vote - and had to fight for her right to speak. On the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, a few lessons in making your voice heard from one of the best to ever do it...

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August 12, 2020

Online Presentations: Essential skills are even more essential


Presentation Tips , PowerPoint , Business Communication

As we log hours watching online presentations, one thing is painfully clear: Essential communication skills have never been more valuable...

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August 5, 2020

Rhetorical Device of the Month: Diacope


Rhetorical Devices , Just For Fun , The Buckley Experience , Resources , Public Speaking

Dream of having audiences quote lines from your presentations? Maybe this little rhetorical device is just the can of spinach to make your next speech pop...

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August 2, 2020

Nonsense verse to make a point: Reading Sukumar Ray


Poems to Read Aloud , Resources , Public Speaking , Just For Fun

A king who wants to frame his chocolates? A wack autocrat whacking pumpkins with a bat? A read aloud from poet Sukumar Ray can improve your public speaking--and may be just what we need right now...

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