Understanding the type of speech you’re giving is the first step in the speech writing process. If you already know the genre of your speech, then feel free to move on towards the next step. If not, ...

Over at The Muse, Deborah Grayson Riegel, CEO and Chief Communication Coach for Talk Support: Don’t Be Left Speechless, explains that a good speech should be simple and streamlined. And you can ...

“I’m going to be a motivational speaker!” I was 28 years old. It was 5am in the morning. I was sitting in the lobby before a spin class and I proclaimed this to one of my fellow spinners. He was a ...

Start your speech by welcoming the guests and expressing gratitude to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Include fond memories and accomplishments of your daughter without being too embarrassing ...

Joanne O'Mara receives funding from The Australian Research Council and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. It’s hard for parents to help kids with homework without doing it ...