You have your speech written, structured, and all-inclusive; now, it’s time to start practising. There are several ways to go about it, from quietly reciting it in your mind to rehearsing it aloud in the comfort of your home or even while commuting. However, many are unsure of how to practice effectively, to bolster confidence, […]
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Almost all of the people who we see speaking in public, whether it be a wedding speech or a business presentation, have some form of notes to keep them on track, to help them not forget anything, and to reduce the pressure on them trying to remember what to say next. When it comes
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It has taken you weeks, if not months to develop, narrate write i.e., get all your thoughts on paper about who you will be speaking about and to. It could be the bride, could be the groom or it could be the bride & groom as a couple. Whoever they are or a combination of,
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You’ve put in the time and effort to plan, structure, and write your wedding speech content. As the wedding day draws near, you may find yourself feeling a bit anxious about the delivery. What should you focus on when delivering your wedding speech? This is perhaps the most crucial question you should ask yourself because
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Recently, I had the privilege of attending a religious ceremony held outdoors at a holy well, honouring a revered Saint. This annual celebration drew about 100 pilgrims, all gathered to pay their respects and show support. Amidst the prayers and rituals, two main speakers took the stage: the Chief Celebrant (a Priest) and another individual
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While a common misconception of the term “public speaking” is talking to a huge audience, this isn’t always the case. You’ll find that small group public speaking engagements are more common. Examples of this are sales pitches, corporate presentations, workshops and indeed wedding speeches. However, regardless of the audience size, speaking in front is just
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Delivering a wedding speech can evoke significant anxiety for many individuals, yet it’s a momentous opportunity to express heartfelt sentiments before loved ones. Drawing from the expertise of communication expert David Greenberg, Marcel Schwantes presents nine invaluable strategies to help you conquer speech anxiety and deliver a memorable wedding speech with confidence. Embrace Nervousness as
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December 2019 Tim Willoughby writes about wedding speeches: Love them or hate them, speeches are a key part of a wedding reception. Those speeches give guests an insight into who the bride and groom are, as well as their relationship, and are a chance for the hosts and the happy couple to speak to and
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There are advantages and disadvantages for speakers who practice. Most speakers just flip through their slides or notes, read silently to themselves, decide to rely on the text or slides and don’t bother practising out loud. Or people will “practice” while sitting at their desks, even when they’re going to be standing up and moving
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Whether you are a Bride, Groom, Bestman, Father of the Bride, Father of the Groom, the time will come when you are faced with writing and delivering a wedding speech (Read our blog on ‘7 Powerful Tips for Delivering your Wedding Speech‘) that will probably be the most important speech you will deliver in your
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