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Whether it’s a five-minute team update, a client pitch, or a keynote, presenting well is one of the most visible skills at work. The good news […]

The structure of your presentation plays a crucial role in whether your audience understands your message. We cover why structure is important, provide a template for your presentation and highlight good examples.

There are many different ways to leave closing remarks at the end of your speech, from summarising to rhetorical questions to an unusual quote. Learn about how to use them in different situations.

VirtualSpeech is turning 10! From our first Google Cardboard app in 2016 to AI-powered learning used by more than 1 million learners across 175+ countries, take a look back at 10 milestones that shaped how VirtualSpeech has evolved over the past decade.

Great public speakers are not born that way; most have to practice and perfect their speaking skills. We provide a list of oratory skills to help make your speeches more clear, confident and successful.

Public speaking is a great way to build personal development on many levels, since improving communication skills is helpful in almost every area of life, both personally and professionally.

Public speaking is an essential life skill in the modern world, full of meetings, conferences and networking events. In this article, we look at the history of public speaking, from Greece to the 21st century, as well as famous orators throughout history.

Persuasive speaking is a skill that you can apply regularly throughout your life, whether you are selling a product or being interviewed. In this article, we discuss the three pillars for public speaking, ethos, pathos and logos.

When delivering presentations it's important for your words and ideas to flow so your audience can understand how everything links together and why it's all relevant.

If you are looking to nurture your public speaking skills, read on. We have collected ten top tips you can use to improve your skills to give great presentations and project the knowledge only you can share!

An estimated 75% of adults suffer from a fear of public speaking. When stress hormones are released we may behave differently - frequently, our minds go blank, our voices become harder to control, we may visibly shake etc.

Presenting virtually is a very different experience to presenting in-person. This article explores tips to ensure you communicate effectively through these virtual presentations.

Zoom presentation tips to help grow your competence, confidence and success. Tips include storytelling, using meaningful quotes, high impact facts and more.

Learn how to deliver a technical presentation that breaks down complex ideas in a simple manner that impresses and informs your audience.

If time is short or you just don't fancy spending hours going over a speech, the best thing is to find ways to memorize it quickly. The tips in this article will come in handy for this and help you learn any speech up to 10x faster.

Harnessing the Rule of Three in various aspects of a speech can help engage your audience and give them something to remember. Consider using the Rule of Three in speech structure, emphasis, humour, and for persuasion in your next speech.

Learn from these 3 speeches that changed the world in very different ways. We describe the background to the speech and what we can learn from them. We've included the speeches - 'I Have A Dream', 'We shall fight on the beaches' and the John F. Kennedy Inaugural Address.

Planned use of language has a major impact on how your speech is received by the audience. Saying the right words at the right time, and in the right way, can achieve a specific impact.

Understand how to perform audience analysis for your speech and the different types of audience you might encounter. The type of audience affects the choice of language, humour, opening sentences, length and many more.

You need to catch the audience attention early, very early. Deliver a memorable beginning, a clear middle and structured ending. Here are our tips on how to write a speech.

The fear of public speaking is a common form of anxiety. It has been estimated that 75% of all people experience some degree of anxiety or nervousness when it comes to public speaking. Read our guide to understand how you can overcome your fear of public speaking.

Public speaking topics and ideas for your next speech, including categories on science, self-development, society and more. We also include topic on picking the right topic for you.