The Art of Platform Speaking: Learning from Great Orators

Lesson 1: Ronald Reagan The greatest technique: showing people you care Lesson 2: Martin Luther King, Jr. Choosing a successful speech topic Lesson 3: Edward Murrow Creativity in speech writing Lesson 4: Winston Churchill The art of eloquence Lesson 5: Mother Teresa Using supporting evidence to back up your ideas Lesson 6: C.S. Lewis Storytelling (how to tell people about yourself) Lesson 7: Desmond Tutu Effective introductions and conclusions Lesson 8: Bill Cosby Incorporating humor and getting the audience to laugh Lesson 9: General Douglas MacArthur Revising your speech: analyzing content and getting feedback Lesson 10: Charlie Chaplin Non-verbal communication: expressing yourself without words Lesson 11: John F. Kennedy Professionalism Lesson 12: Teddy Roosevelt Finding a platform: how to set up a speaking opportunity Lesson 13: William Faulkner Audience analysis: getting to know your audience Lesson 14: Adolf Hitler Command a room: staying confident while speaking Lesson 15: Ishmael Beah Conquer fear: speaking despite nervousness Lesson 16: Aung San Suu Kyi Leadership Principles: Putting our new skills into action