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9 unusual facts about public speaking


Aaron Clark

After ending his political career, Clark returned to business and became a patron of Hamilton College, which still awards an annual prized for oratory named in his honor.

Address

Public speaking, the process of speaking to a group of people in a structured, deliberate manner

Bettws Newydd

The site was originally an oratory or place of prayer and was founded by Saint Aedan of Ferns, who founded several churches in Wales and was also known as St Aidan of Llawhaden.

Fay Davis

She attended the Winthrop School in Boston and a school of oratory.

Ian Keteku

He defines his poetry as 'critical oratory', feeling compelled to speak on the issues he feels are not thought about regularly.

Jean-François Rewbell

In the National Constituent Assembly his oratory, legal knowledge and austerity of life gave him much influence.

Ksawery Jasieński

Ksawery Jasieński (born September 13, 1931) is a Polish radio speaker, voice actor, voice-over lector and one of the most distinctive voices in the history of dubbing in Poland.

Lakota language

For example, while he is the usual question-marking enclitic, huŋwó is used for rhetorical questions or in formal oratory, and the dubitative wa functions somewhat like a tag question in English (Rood and Taylor 1996; Buchel 1983).

Mark Christopher Lawrence

In tenth grade, he became involved with his high school’s debate team—immersing himself in forensics competitions and theater.


Jeff McWhinney

He started the Northern Ireland Workshop with the Deaf which invited speakers such as Paddy Ladd and George Montgomery to speak about Deaf liberation.

Larry Galizio

At the time of his election, Rep. Galizio was a full-time instructor of communications studies, media studies and public speaking at the Sylvania campus of Portland Community College (PCC).

Lori Borgman

Lori Borgman (born in Lincoln, Nebraska) is a nationally-distributed columnist, author of four books and speaker addressing family matters from a humorous point of view.

Orange County Screenwriters Association

To further their goals, OSCWA produces events that feature industry guest speakers, writing and film contests, discussion panels, seminars, and networking & educational opportunities.

Speak More Effectively

Speak More Effectively is a short book written by Dale Carnegie that shows readers ways to improve their public speaking skills and how to appeal to the audience.


see also

Angela Grant

Before she started acting she was a teenage fashion model for the Lucie Clayton agency, she now does public speaking and work for charity.

Caistor Grammar School

In 2008, The Times journalist Robert Crampton used his Beta Male column to ask for invitations to give speeches, to improve his public speaking skills.

Georges Duhamel

After the war, Duhamel was named president of the Alliance française and returned to public speaking on French culture.

Goodman Center

A two-hour online class taught by Andy Goodman is based on research and incorporates the advice of 20 highly regarded public-speaking experts and designed to help presenters at all levels, including seasoned veterans.

HM Prison Leeds

In 2008, Times journalist Robert Crampton used his Beta Male column to ask for invitations to give speeches, to improve his public speaking skills.

Joetta Clark Diggs

A highly sought-after motivational and inspiration speaker, and the daughter of Jetta Clark and noted educator Dr. Joe Clark, the subject of the movie, '“Lean on Me'”, Joetta has continued to use her talents and unique experiences in sports, marketing, consulting and public speaking to provide services to her community, state and nation.

Krider Performing Arts Center

Ruby taught public speaking and drama to many generations of Parisians, a few being Tony winner Cherry Jones, Pulitzer Prize winner John Noble Wilford, Cheers star Shelley Long, Vanderbilt law professor Robert Covington, and Ford Motor Company Controller Frank Mason.

Midge Costanza

Moving to San Diego County, California in 1990, Costanza coached candidates for office in public speaking, serving as the coordinator for Barbara Boxer's winning United States Senate in the Year of the Woman, 1992, and as manager for Kathleen Brown's failed gubernatorial candidacy in 1994.

Nadia Moffett

She is currently the Vice President of Public Relations for Toastmasters International at American Express, and often competes in public speaking competitions.

Robert Oliver

Robert T. Oliver (1909–2000), American author, lecturer, and authority on public speaking

Zig Ziglar

State Representative Chris Greeley of Maine mentions Ziglar in the credits of his CD on public speaking.