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25+ Impromptu Speech Ideas to Spark Your Creativity
Working on your next impromptu speech? Here are 25+ topic ideas to help you make your next impromptu speech a success.
The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Personal Brand in 2025 (With Examples)
If you want to grow your platform in 2024, you need a personal brand. Here is everything you need to know about creating one.
7 Things to Know About Commercial Speech: Rights, Rules, and Impact
Looking to understand commercial speech? Here are 7 things you should know about its pivotal role in shaping business ethics, legalities, and consumer trust.
How to Write an Inspirational Speech: 6 Things to Consider
Learn how to write and deliver an inspirational speech that draws your audience in and makes a profound lasting impact on those who hear it.
5 Leadership Skills Examples to Help Grow Your Career
Want to become a more effective leader? Here are 5 practical leadership skills examples that can elevate your career.
How to Use Speaker Notes Effectively: 4 Practical Tips
Learn how to use notes effectively during your next speech or presentation with these 3 practical tips.
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3 Lessons From Shane Sams on How to Prepare A Killer Talk
Recently, Shane Sams joined us to discuss the art of preparing a killer talk. Here are his top 3 pieces of advice.
10 Things They Don't Tell You About Speaking
Let's find out what they don’t tell you about speaking. These are 10 surprises speakers often encounter when they’re launching their business.
How to Make Effective Use of Body Language as a Speaker
Today we'll dig into how body language can make a difference for public speakers–both during your talk and during your interactions offstage.
How to Create Effective Speaking PowerPoint Presentations
How do you create effective speaking PowerPoint presentations? Today, we’ll go over when, why, and how to use slides in your talk.
What ChatGPT and AI can do for speakers
Want to learn more about what ChatGPT and AI can do for speakers? Here is your list of 10 ways ChatGPT and AI can help speakers.
7 Networking Tips for Public Speakers
Are you a professional speaker looking to make career-building connections? Here are our top 7 networking tips for public speakers.
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