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Navigating Rhetorical Situations: A Guide for Leaders

Learn how understanding rhetorical situations can drastically improve your communication. Discover the basics and importance of this key concept.

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Decoding Visual Rhetoric: The Power of Persuasive Imagery

Explore the impact of visual rhetoric in our image-driven world. Learn how visual elements shape perceptions and influence decisions across media and culture.

TED Talks

TED Talk 101: What You Should Know

Explore TED talks, their impact on innovation, and how thought leaders use them to ignite change. Discover TED's transformative power in our guide.

Speaking Tips

Mastering Rhetorical Questions: Power, Types, and Impact

Explore the art of rhetorical questions, their types, and impact. Learn how to use these powerful communication tools effectively in various contexts.

Speaking Resources

How to Perform a Rhetorical Analysis: Unpack Persuasive Communication

Discover the power of rhetorical analysis. Learn to identify persuasive strategies, understand context, and become a more critical thinker in our information-rich world.

Personal Development

Boost Your Success: Sharpen Critical Thinking Skills Today

Unlock the power of critical thinking skills to enhance decision-making and problem-solving in your professional life. Click to learn how!

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How to Become A Public Speaker (And Get Paid to Speak)

To become a public speaker who is actually successful, you have to carefully plan your business strategy just like any other entrepreneurial venture. That’s why we’ve put together this guide for how to become a public speaker.

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The Journey to Inspiring Others: 5 Steps to Becoming a Motivational Speaker

Today we're walking you through our five-step framework to launch and sustain a successful career as a motivational speaker.

Podcast Takeaways

How to Land on a Fee You Feel Confident With from Angie Besignano

This week, Maryalice Goldsmith and Angie Besignano are digging into how to charge your worth as a new speaker. If you need a few tips to feel more confident with your pricing, this episode is for you!

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Speaker Fees: The Ultimate Guide to Determining What You Should Charge

Find out what to charge to speak with our FREE Speaker Fee Calculator. It will tell you what you should charge to speak at an event!

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The Ultimate Guide to Landing Your First (Or Next) Paid Speaking Gig: 4 Key Steps

Learn how to become a speaker and land your first (or next) paid speaking gig! Here's how to find your audience, create your talk, and more!

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Our #1 Tip for Finding Great Leads from Eve Gilmore

Struggling to find good speaking leads? Here's some tips on finding the right people, asking the right questions, and getting creative with the job titles you’re looking at and pitching to.

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Crafting the Perfect Officiant Speech for the Big Day

Writing an officiant speech? Our complete guide provides tips on crafting and delivering heartfelt words for that unforgettable wedding ceremony.

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The Ultimate Guide to Story Structure: Captivate Your Audience

Discover powerful story structure frameworks and tips to elevate your presentations and captivate any audience.

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Unlock Your Vocal Power: The Ultimate Guide to Vocal Warmups

Discover the power of vocal warmups! Whether you’re a singer, speaker, or just want a clearer voice, explore these easy and effective warmups to enhance your vocal range and improve clarity!

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Writing the Perfect Wedding Officiant Speech: A Guide

Nervous about giving a wedding officiant speech? This guide will give you everything you need—from brainstorming and structuring your speech to adding heartwarming details!

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Best Man Speech Examples for Every Wedding Style

Deliver an unforgettable best man speech that’s sincere, humorous and heartwarming with this complete guide. Learn how to structure your toast, craft the perfect anecdote, and deliver it with confidence.

Speaking Tips

Figure of Speech Examples for Speakers: A Comprehensive Guide

Want to elevate your next presentation? Learn from these figure of speech examples - perfect for beginner speakers and seasoned pros!

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