The Toastmasters Guide to Public Speaking: How to Write and Deliver Great Speeches

This public speaking video will make you more poised, confident, and eloquent when delivering presentations.

One of the most powerful skills you'll ever use is your ability to inform, persuade and lead other people through effective public speaking. And the good news is: anyone can do it! The secret is to learn the basics, and then take the time to prepare and practice. Watch your confidence grow along with your public speaking skills.

You'll learn:

• How to write a speech – tips for vivid and compelling speech writing.
• How to deliver a speech – specific presentation skills leading to a polished delivery.
• Techniques for practicing that will improve the effectiveness of your talk.
• Proven strategies to control public speaking nervousness, so you will look forward to – and enjoy – speaking opportunities.

This popular public speaking video tells the personal stories of three different individuals, each faced with a challenging speaking presentation. You'll follow along as they learn how to speak in public, gaining the confidence and speaking skills that lead them to delivering great speeches.

Whether you'll be speaking to a large crowd in a huge auditorium, or a select few in the confines of a business meeting or boardroom, you'll learn the techniques used by exceptional speakers—public speaking techniques that will capture the attention and respect of your audience. You'll also learn to overcome the all-too-common feelings of nervousness and stage fright that might otherwise take the fun out of public speaking.

Guarantee: In this public speaking video, you will learn proven techniques for improving your speaking skills, techniques that will help you speak confidently and eloquently, both in business settings and outside your work. 

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Supporting Materials

Study Guide: This 38-page booklet expands on the concepts presented in the public speaking video, including researching, speech writing, practicing, and delivering your speech. A valuable takeaway for all training participants, guaranteed to help with the challenges of speech writing and delivery.

Instructor's Manual: The 60-page instructor's manual is the perfect solution for busy facilitators who want to present the best class possible. This booklet contains a sample agenda, discussion questions, and exercises. Participants will learn how to deliver a speech through the process of creating and giving a practice speech while completing group activities.