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March 11, 2026

Frequently Asked: How can I speak well if I don’t care about the topic?

Public Speaking Training Guide , Presentation Tips

We don't always get to choose our topics. Here's some help for finding your way to an interesting presentation, anyway.

A Poem to Read Aloud: From the creator of Sherlock Holmes

"You know my methods, Watson." And ours? Reading poetry out loud...to help your public speaking. Try these lines by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle for practice with repetition and rhythm.

Signposts in speeches: Proceed with caution

Public Speaking Training Guide , Presentation Tips

Signpost phrases in a message can be a helpful guide for audiences. Those phrases can also be filler and fluff you don't need. Here's how to make signposts work better for you.