Author: Francesco Pecoraro

You never get a second chance to make a good first impression. ~ Will Rogers This popular quote can be also used in public speaking. In fact, when you give a speech in front of an audience, you only have one chance of making a good first impression; so be ready for it! Let’s see […]

Every time we interact with people we start to communicate before you say the first word. In fact, it is a fact that we constantly send non-verbal messages when we talk with people. This also happens when we speak in public. When you speak in public your goal should be to communicate. As a speaker, […]

Research shows that more than half of all human communication is non-verbal. In fact, we constantly send non-verbal messages. When you speak in public, your audience judges you and your message based on what they see. Of course, people in the audience also evaluate what they hear. Let’s see how we can effectively use body […]

An old saying says “Actions speak louder than words”. Body posture, movements and position of different body parts, play an important role in showing our feelings and emotions. This is still true even when we do not display our emotions voluntarily. Body language in public speaking Body language is an essential part of public speaking […]

When you need to give a presentation or a speech, one of the first things to do is to organize your speech. Here below you will find a few easy and clear steps to organize your speech in a fast and effective way. In fact, this short guide can be particularly useful when you have […]

The way you organize a speech is crucial to let your message get through to the audience. Speech organization is not just the order in which you introduce the points in your speech. When you organize the words in your speech in the right way, those words will allow you to obtain and keep the […]

Before writing a speech you need to select the right topic. It can be difficult to find the best topic for your audience. In addition, it can also take more time than expected. To select a topic for your speech you can consult two general sources of information: personal experience and reference material. Personal Experience […]

Using visual aids successfully requires practice. Displaying them too soon, too late, or too quickly will decrease their impact. Consider these tips to successfully show visual aids: 1. Display a visual just before you are ready to talk about it Your audience will look at a visual the moment you display it. Pause, giving the […]

Visual aids are one type of support material for a speech. Because people remember best what they simultaneously see and hear, visual aids are powerful tools for a speaker. What are the benefits of using visual aids? They offer five benefits: They increase understanding. Ours is a visual age. Most of what we learn is […]