public speaking

Secrets to captivating presentations.

Examines Abraham Lincoln's pre-presidential address at Cooper Union, New York, in February 1860, placing the speech in the context of the times and discussing how Lincoln used the speech to continue his debates with rival Democrat Stephen A. Douglas.

Presents expert tips and techniques to help people feel comfortable while speaking in public, revealing the key to public speaking and explaining how people can use this technique to improve their skills and make successful presentations.

A guide to public speaking that provides information about key components of successful speeches, competitive speaking events, and venues for developing speaking skills.

Explores the use of digital tools for performing and creating speeches, demonstrations, and collaborative learning experiences.

Provides practical advice and strategies to improve audience engagement and interaction during presentations, offering over ninety tips, and explaining how to establish an interactive tone, use Twitter and text messaging, make eye contact, recover from failed attempts at humor, and more.