Improving Your Speech

Methods and exercises to develop stronger public speaking skills over time. Topics include practice techniques, feedback strategies, common errors and ways to evaluate your progress.

Asking for Feedback and Using It Constructively

Not all feedback on your speeches is worth taking seriously, but spotting the objective criticisms helps you actually improve as a presenter.

Common Mistakes with Public Speaking

Avoid these seven common public speaking mistakes that even experienced speakers make and learn how to fix them.

Keeping a Notebook of Ideas and Techniques

Keep a simple notebook to track your speaking progress and turn feedback into real improvements.

Knowing Your Limitations

Know when to turn down a speaking engagement so you don't damage your credibility or waste your audience's time.

'Reading' Your Audience

Watch your audience's body language and eye contact during presentations to adjust your delivery and keep them engaged.

Removing Unnecessary "Fillers" from Your Speaking

Cut out the "ums," "likes," and "you know what I means" that weaken your speaking voice and hurt your credibility.

Running a Public Speaking Skills Seminar

How to plan and run a public speaking skills seminar that attracts the right audience and delivers real results.

Speaking Exercises

Practice these speaking exercises to identify your weaknesses and build your public speaking skills faster.

Tips to Improve Your Public Speaking

Eight practical tips to help you manage nerves, refine your delivery, and speak with more confidence and clarity.

What to Do After Giving a Bad Speech

Here's what to do after a speech goes wrong, from getting over the embarrassment to figuring out what actually happened.