Resources on Public Speaking

Public speaking is a skill that needs practice just like any other. Toastmasters is a nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of promoting communication, public speaking and leadership. They host a number of resources to help individuals better their public speaking skills. Below are a few videos and articles put out by them, but feel free to visit their website as well.

Toastmasters' Articles
Articles from Toastmasters.
COMMON SPEAKER PITFALLS
Toastmasters: written by Craig Valentine in November 2012.
DEALING WITH A DISTRACTED AUDIENCE
Toastmasters: written by Tim Cigelske in July 2012.

Toastmasters on YouTube
List of all Toastmasters videos on YouTube.

SOWELA Resources on Public Speaking

Videos and eBooks from SOWELA's library.

Public Speaking and Presentations Demystified by Melody Templeton
Take the mystery out of effective, fear-free public speaking This latest book in the Demystified series takes the confusion out of preparing for and delivering speeches and presentations. Public Speaking and Presentations Demystified walks you step-by-step through the fundamentals of the subject and provides you with techniques for effective speaking, avoiding common errors, and overcoming stage fright. With these skills, you will feel confident in business and social situations when you find yourself in the spotlight.

Brilliant Public Speaking Full Video (01:05:27)
The fear of public speaking is said to be even stronger than the fear of death. The good news is that public speaking is something that a person can learn—and excel at. This video features top speakers and public speaking coaches who share their superb advice on how to speak confidently in any situation. Topics include choosing your subject, preparation, rehearsal, dealing with nervousness, dress codes, keeping the audience’s interest, timing, delivery style, building rapport, coping with mistakes, PowerPoint, and more. This is the definitive step-by-step guide to an inspired presentation! (65 minutes)
Public Speaking—Informative and Persuasive Speeches Full Video (35:17)
In this video, learn different strategies for writing and delivering two types of speeches: persuasive and informative. Though the speeches are similar in composition, tools like multimedia clips and emotional appeals are used in different ways to wow audiences.
Relaxation for Public Speaking Full Video (01:31)
We've all been there. Public speaking can be a terrifying. Learn how to calm your nerves before you take the stage.