Understanding the type of speech you’re giving is the first step in the speech writing process. If you already know the genre of your speech, then feel free to move on towards the next step. If not, ...

Adam Frankel is VP, External Affairs at Andela. Previously, he was Special Assistant and Senior Speechwriter to President Barack Obama. By far, the best way to learn how to write speeches is to read ...

Over at The Muse, Deborah Grayson Riegel, CEO and Chief Communication Coach for Talk Support: Don’t Be Left Speechless, explains that a good speech should be simple and streamlined. And you can ...

The introduction gives the audience a reason to listen to the remainder of the speech. A good introduction needs to get the audience’s attention, state the topic, make the topic relatable, establish ...

That attitude will kill a speech every time. You’ve probably sat through some lousy speeches. Despite the speakers’ renown, you eventually tuned them out over their self-indulgent tangents and ...

If you’ve been asked to be the best man at a friend's (or family member's) wedding, consider it a big deal and a major honor! Sure, it comes with some additional responsibility, but your ...

A speech is not an assignment that can be done the night before; practice is essential. Practicing a speech will boost your confidence as a speaker and ease potential anxiety. Using or not using a ...

Revolutionary advertiser Leo Burnett once said, "Make it simple. Make it memorable. Make it inviting to look at. Make it fun to read." What's good advice for writing ad copy also works when writing a ...

If you’ve been charged with saying a few words about the newlyweds, here are some tips to help ease your anxiety and inspire you to speak from the heart. By Dina Gachman Massive parties with 10-piece ...