Articles - Buckley School of Public Speaking

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July 13, 2026

Improve Presentations from Your Seat in the Audience

Presentation Tips , Business Communication

Being a good audience member helps the speaker and serves your self-interest. Here's how to show a presenter you're engaged and make it easier for them be more interesting for you.

Poem to Help Your Public Speaking: Duels, Scandal, and a Celebrated Songwriter

The Buckley Experience , Resources , Poems to Read Aloud

A feud. A duel. A salacious memoir in literal flames. See how the poet behind this month's selection made his mark as one of Ireland's greats--and give your public speaking a boost while you're at it.

Set Your Feet for Success: How to Stand When Presenting and Why it Matters

Instruction , Presentation Tips , Public Speaking Training Guide , Gestures & Body Language

Sometimes, a simple adjustment can deliver big returns for a speaker. Here's how moving your feet a few inches can improve you speaking by miles.