Want to Plant a Speech Deep in Your Audience?

How to Bring Your Speech to Life I love metaphors in a speech. They create memorable images that leave a lasting impression. This weekend, I heard a speech evaluation that did just that. Rachel Brueggen, a local Toastmaster, was offering feedback to another speaker....

What Speaking Lessons Can You Learn From an Inaugural Speech?

NOTE: In the last year, any discussion related to politics became a source of contention. Unfortunately, I allowed this to impact the subjects of my writing about speech and public speaking. It kept me from sharing insight that could be helpful about the communication...