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Understanding Verbal Irony: A Beginner's Guide (With Examples)

Here's what you need to know about verbal irony — and how to use it effectively in your daily life to level up your communication.

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Mastering Dramatic Irony: A Guide for Writers and Speakers

Ready to learn about dramatic irony? Here's what you need to know (and some examples of this powerful tool).

Market Yourself As A Speaker

16 Inspiring Speaker Bio Examples to Help You Write Your Own

A well-crafted speaker bio is key to presenting and introducing yourself to the world. This is where you can give a glimpse into your story while also building your personal brand, attracting clients, and establishing your credibility as a professional speaker. It’s not just about your message but it tells why you and your story are so well-suited to provide the message. This article will guide you on how to write an effective speaker bio and will provide top-notch bios to inspire you in writing...

Market Yourself As A Speaker

The Ultimate Guide to Speaker Marketing: How To Position Yourself Successfully

Effective marketing is absolutely crucial to a successful speaking career. Here is our ultimate guide to marketing yourself as a professional speaker.

Common Speeches

How to Write and Deliver an Encouragement Speech: 13 Practical Tips

Giving an encouragement speech is about connecting, inspiring, and moving your audience to action. Here are some practical tips for your next speech.

Writing

How to Use Rhetorical Devices In Your Writing and Speaking

Learn how rhetorical devices can elevate your writing and captivate your audience. Here are some practical tips to use them effectively.

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How to get started as a DEI speaker with Dominique Luster

"The more that you do the work, the more that the work impacts you."

Master the Art of Speaking

5 Strategies for Delivering the Best Closing Remarks

Here are five implementable strategies you can use to deliver amazing closing remarks every time you speak.

Speaking Tips

3 Tips for Balancing Your Energy to Achieve Your Goals from Angie Besignano

"The key is to learn how to fulfill your own energetic needs instead of relying on others to do it for you."

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3 Tips to Make Your Demo Video Pop with Shawn Hanks of Premiere Speakers Bureau

"Ain't nobody got time for a video that's more than a few minutes long."

Speaking Tips

3 Tips to Embrace Gratitude and Find Success in Your Life From Dr. Peggy DeLong

"I love that gratitude is universal, that anybody can benefit from gratitude."

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3 Tips for Using AI as a Speaker from Lauren Teague

AI is both new and not new. It’s been around for years, but we have just recently started to scratch the surface of what is capable when we interact with it.

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