Category Archives: Organization

An Introduction is not an Opening

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Carma

Over the past few weeks I’ve noticed something interesting. A lot of people get confused about the difference between an introduction and an opening. They couldn’t be more different, but people mix up the words. So let me set you … Continue reading →

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Developing the body of your speech

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Carma

Once you’ve grabbed your audience’s interest, you have to provide them with the content of your speech in a logical way. In this excerpt from a workshop for teens about public speaking, I share some tips on how to develop … Continue reading →

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Some organization suggestions

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Carma

There are plenty of ways to organize your speech, but all of them are, in reality, modifications and enhancements of the basic organizational structure I discuss in this video. To review, I suggested two basic organizational frameworks: Open Body Close … Continue reading →

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Types of Speeches: The Information Dump

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Carma

If you decide to become a professional speaker or use speaking as an integral part of your marketing strategy, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the various types of speeches you might be asked to give. In this … Continue reading →

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