VirtualSpeech Blog

Research, data and how-to guides for L&D leaders: how to train managers for difficult conversations, measure soft skills and prove training works.

June 12, 2018

Rhetoric: How to Inform, Persuade, or Motivate your Audience

Persuasive speaking is needed in a wide range of situations; from arguing with a colleague to performing a speech. Rhetoric is the key to developing this skill. We discuss how to use rhetoric for effective public speaking, in order to inform, persuade and motivate.

April 5, 2018

How to use Rhetorical Questions in your Speech, with Examples

Rhetorical questions can be an effective communication tool during your speech. This article covers what a rhetoric question is and how to use it for persuasion.

January 2, 2018

10 Effective Ways to use Pauses in your Speech

A pause, if used correctly, can add a great deal to your speech. Here are 10 ways you can use a pause effectively, from adding emphasis to key points, to changing the presentation topic, to replacing filler words.