Public Speaking

Communication
Issue: December 2025 / January 2026

Engage Every Audience: Giving Speeches in Another Language

By Teresa Palmer - January 9, 2026

Teresa Palmer of Toastmasters International gives us a wake-up call to help engage audiences when speaking in any language.

Personal Development
Issue: February / March 2025

Is Fear Holding You Back?

By Ian Child - January 25, 2025

Expand your comfort zone by feeling the fear and doing it anyway, says Ian Child

Communication
Issue: August / September 2023

12 Top Tips to Improve Your Public Speaking

By Anthony Garvey - July 25, 2023

Anthony Garvey, 2023 UK Public Speaking Champion, Toastmasters International shares his top tips to improve your public speaking

Communication
Issue: December 2022 / January 2023

Giving a Farewell Speech for Your Executive

By Paul Carroll - November 25, 2022

Farewell speeches are a public speaking challenge and a balancing act, explains Paul Carroll

Communication
Issue: July / August 2018

Introverts can be excellent meeting contributors and presenters

By Kay Heald - July 25, 2018

Kay Heald introduces her ‘introverted’ public speaking toolkit

Career Development
Issue: July / August 2017

Getting Past Scared to Getting on Stage

By Kemetia Foley - July 27, 2017

Look at it as an opportunity to be of service explains Kemetia Foley

Communication
Issue: September / October 2016

Public Speaking – There is no need to fear

By Dr Lynda Shaw - September 26, 2016

We are increasingly fearful of public speaking because it means risking our group membership says Lynda Shaw

Communication
Issue: November / December 2015

Becoming a Powerful Speaker

By Graham W Price - November 25, 2015

Graham Price explains how our biggest fear can be conquered

Communication
Issue: May / June 2015

You Are Talking But What Is Your Body Saying?

By Jane Cameron - May 25, 2015

Is your mouth saying one thing and your body something else? asks Jane Cameron

Communication
Issue: January / February 2015

Winning Beginnings – Opening Your Speech With Impact

By Lyn Roseaman - January 25, 2015

Lyn Roseaman shares her tops tips on opening your speech when speaking in public

Career Development Communication Personal Development
Issue: September / October 2014

Why Every Presentation Needs D.R.A.M.A.

By Sandy Geroux - September 25, 2014

Grab your audience's attention by adding drama to your speech or presentation, says Sandy Geroux

Processes & Procedures
Issue: July / August 2014

Three tips for public speaking

By Adam Milford - July 25, 2014

Correct breathing, voice and speech techniques form the foundation for public speaking explains Adam Milford

Communication
Issue: July / August 2014

10 Tips for When a Business Presentation Goes Wrong

By Michael Collins - July 25, 2014

Will you be able to think on your feet and save the day? asks Michael Collins

Communication
Issue: May / June 2014

10 Tips to Help Admins Become Exceptional Public Speakers

By Julie Perrine - May 25, 2014

You have a terrific idea for making an improvement to how your team manages projects. It will save a lot of time and eliminate a lot of unnecessary emails. You have to pitch the idea to the three project managers you work with daily, then you have to pitch it to your executive. Could you... Read more »