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Writing

Understanding the 3 Types of Irony: Dramatic, Situational, and Verbal

Learn how to recognize and use dramatic, situational, and verbal irony with this in-depth guide, complete with examples!

Entrepreneurship

How to Become a Consultant: A Step-by-Step Guide

Discover the secrets of becoming a successful consultant, including how to identify your niche and master essential skills.

TED Talks

The best TED talks and their speakers show the power of ideas and the impact that a talk can have on millions of people around the world.

Writing

The Art of the Unexpected: A Guide to Situational Irony

Learn how to understand situational irony from literary examples to its definition and how writers use it for plot twists.

Writing

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.

Writing

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).

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Master the Art of Speaking

How to Write an Effective Speech Outline: A Step-by-Step Guide

Master the art of public speaking with our step-by-step guide on crafting a compelling speech outline that engages and persuades your audience.

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!

Personal Development

How to Build Confidence: Proven Strategies for Success

Discover effective strategies for CEOs and leaders on how to build confidence, enhance communication skills, and achieve success with The Speaker Lab.

Master the Art of Speaking

How to Build a Story Bank from Ravi Rajani

"Stories come from insignificant, seemingly insignificant micro moments which can be transformed into micro stories which eventually graduate to making the story bank.”

Find Your Message and Audience

Rory Vaden's Advice on How to Unlock Your Mission

If you’re struggling to get through the wall and to reach the point where you’re known as a speaker, here’s Rory’s first step for unlocking your mission.

Speaking Tips

Top Online Resources for Public Speaking

If you’re looking for the best websites on public speaking, you’ll have to comb through a lot of content to find what’s actually relevant. So we did the work for you!

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