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 ...

This course is an introduction to effective public speaking as well as effective communication in small groups. All students will develop, organize, and deliver several types of speeches; study in ...

Forget spiders, snakes or heights – for some, public speaking is the most frightening thing of all. Founded this fall, Speech Team @UCLA provides UCLA students with the opportunity to strengthen their ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. When I was running professional theatrical organizations, public speaking was a huge part of my job. I would be tasked with delivering ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Whether you’re a college student presenting a group project or a CEO addressing key ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. One skill professionals should develop to stay ahead is one that's probably been happening ...

Want to be a more effective public speaker? A powerful message is only part of the equation. It also matters how you actually speak–if it’s too fast or too slow, whether you overuse filler words such ...