Jon Stewart’s Closing Speech At the Restoring Sanity and/or Fear Rally (Oct. 30, 2010)
Jon Stewart’s closing speech at the Restoring Sanity and/or Fear Rally in Washington, D.C. (Oct 30, 2010). “I can’t control what people think this was. I can only tell you my intentions. This was not a rally to ridicule people of faith. Or people of activism or to look down our noses at the heartland … Read more
“Fake it till you make it!”
At Bravospeeches.com we know that some of the best speakers are also some of the best teachers. And that is the case with Clarence Featherson, a personal and professional associate of ours who has shared with us the following piece on how to manage anxiety when speaking in front of an audience. Clarence is a … Read more
Our Own Humor Speech
Last week, I gave one type of speech that can be quite difficult, depending on the audience: the humor speech. Though some audiences are more friendly than others, the humor speech is one where your quality of material, and particularly your delivery, are crucial for audience engagement. It is hard to “fake it ’til you … Read more
Is Humor Necessary In Presentations And Speeches?
At Bravospeeches.com we know that some of the best speakers are also some of the best teachers. And that is the case with Clarence Featherson, a personal and professional associate of ours who has shared with us the following piece on humor in public speaking. Clarence is a long time public speaker, has won a … Read more
Sarah Palin: August 28, 2010 Speech At the “Restoring Honor” Rally in Washington, D.C.
On Saturday, August 28 (2010), at the “Restoring Honor” rally at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., Sarah Palin gave a speech focusing on themes of patriotism, American history and national identity. (Read the transcript and watch the video here) There is much to say about the rally, the speech, the turnout and the political … Read more
A Reggie Bush Apology Speech
Former USC college football running back, Reggie Bush, is on the receiving end of harsh criticism for his actions in college that have lead to NCAA sanctions against the university. (Read more here) But there are conflicting reports on how contrite Bush is over the damage his actions have caused to USC, its reputation and … Read more
Speech Techniques in Bloomberg’s August 3, 2010 speech on the Ground Zero Mosque Vote
On August 3, 2010, Mayor Bloomberg convened a press conference to comment on the NYC planning commission vote and on the broad issue of religious freedom in America. The content of his speech, and also his delivery, deserve much attention, but for BravoSpeeches.com, we want to first take a closer look at the actual speech. … Read more
Speech Beginnings
Every speech should start with a “bang”. In the moment that an individual takes the stage or the podium, grabs the microphone or even stands from his chair, the audience is captivated, but only for a few moments. And in those moments, the speaker needs to justify why the audience should listen. Of course, even … Read more
