Resources
Riveting talks by remarkable people, free to the world: www.ted.com
Top 100 speeches: www.americanrhetoric.com/top100speechesall.html
Movie speeches: www.americanrhetoric.com/moviespeechesa-f.htm
Famous speeches throughout history: www.history.com/speeches
Tips for public speaking: https://www.toastmasters.org/Resources/Public-Speaking-Tips
SpeakFreaks – This is an odd website, but he actually has some good points to make, especially for those who have an extreme fear of speaking in front of others.
Speaking Up without Freaking Out: 35 Techniques for Confident, Calm, and Competent Presenting by Matt Abrahams
Toastmasters Podcast with Matt Abrahams
Dragon’s Den – Check out this TV show about pitching new ideas in front of a killer panel.
A U.S.-based version has also been released called Shark Tank.
Monroe’s Motivated Sequence Pattern
Presentation Rehearsal Checklist
5 Things to Do 5 Minutes Before Every Presentation. (www.HRprosMemphis.com, March 2012) This article provides quick techniques to prepare for success immediately before speaking.