Want to do some research on your own? Here are a few reference materials that may be helpful. If something resonates for you, we can discuss how to apply the specific tools and techniques in your talks.
GREAT WEBSITES, BOOKS & ARTICLES:
The Hero's Journey is a classic book by Joseph Campbell offering a deep dive into mythology and the origin of story structure.
This book by Kristin Linklater, an acclaimed voice teacher is a technical guide to speech production with exercises that I’ve used for year for vocal warmups and increasing range. Freeing the Natural Voice
Toastmasters has been around since 1924 and is still going strong. There are numerous clubs across the US. They have a somewhat rigid approach, but can be very helpful as a way to gain practice and feedback from peers. https://www.toastmasters.org/
An old school reference that holds up today. The16 Undeniable Laws of Communication
From Forbes, this offers some solid principles for beginning public speakers from a leading business publication. Public Speaking for Professionals
GREAT VIDEOS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvyPn0FFPio - This Moth story from Ashok Ramasubamanian demonstrates that when told well, a commonplace event can be incredibly compelling.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hUybmqUVmM - This keynote demonstrates the opposite of the concept above. It’s about leading a team up Mt. Everest, something most of us will never do, but Allison Levine makes it very relatable.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvmsMzlF7o - Dr. Brene Brown’s TED talk remains one of the most viewed TED talks (more than 70 million!) because it tackles subjects key to our human experience.
https://www.ted.com/playlists/180/the_10_most_popular_tedx_talks - List of the all-time top 10 TED talks. A wide range of topics and presentation styles, which may help you consider your own approach to public speaking.
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