Does the thought of giving a speech fill you with dread, anxiety or even horror? You are not alone! Even the most seasoned speaker feels the butterflies and the lump in their throat before giving a pivotal presentation. We all want to excel and share our message with an audience.
Luckily, there is a wealth of great advice on presentations and speaking to help you prepare for your BIG speech. My passion and goal in life is to help speakers speak up and build relationships with their audience. Here are 12 of my favorite presentation and speaking blogs that I read when I am not perusing the pages of 12 Most. (click the name of the blog for a link)
1. 6 Minutes by Andrew Dlugan
This blog has a wealth of information on almost any speaking subject imaginable from how to present data to a guide to your first 10 speeches at Toastmasters.
2. Duarte blog by Nancy Duarte
This is the blog of the author of Slide:ology. There are great tips and tricks for designing visually stunning presentations.
3. Speak Schmeak by Lisa Braithwaite
If you are looking for examples and lesson learned from real life speaking experiences, then look no further than Speak Schmeak.
4. Speak & Deliver by Rick Hopkins
Rich’s blog is written for speakers who are just starting out to those who are advanced in their speaking career. He encourages all of us to speak and deliver.
5. The Eloquent Women by Denise Graveline
An excellent resource that analyzes the challenges and gives tips aimed at women speakers.
6. Craig Valentine’s Blog
What I love most about Craig’s blog is that he shows either through video or audio how he implemented his own speaking advice.
7. TED Talks
Looking for inspiring talks with clear messages and great delivery? Look no further then TED Talks. One of my favorites is Brene Brown’s talk on the power of vulnerability.
8. Communication Studies
A great resource for students studying communication and wondering what to do with their degrees.
9. VoicePro blog
What communication and speaking lessons can we learn from popular culture and current events? Many! VoicePro delivers speaking advice with wit and fun.
10. Ovation Communication blog
Seamless blending teachings from the theater and etiquette for an impactful blog about all things speaking and communication.
11. HugSpeak by Lauren Hug
Lawyer by day and high school speech coach by night, Lauren blends what she has learned from law and coaching into compelling presentation and personal branding advice.
12. Book More Business by Lois Creamer
Professional speaker or aspiring to go pro? Lois’s blog is a must read for speakers who want to make a living from speaking.
Giving that big presentation doesn’t have to be scary. There is a plethora of advice for delivering your message in a compelling and impactful way.
What are some of your favorite presentation and speaking blogs? I am always looking for new reads!
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