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List of resources, web sites, books and audio tapes on public speaking and presentations. Also refer to speeches, communication, fear of speaking, humor, Toastmasters, voice, instructions, Ron Kurtus, School for Champions. Copyright © Restrictions Speaking Resourcesby Ron Kurtus (revised 19 August 2007) This page consists of resources on public speaking topics, including fear of speaking, making business presentations, good communication, using humor in speeches and professional speaking. (If you have any opinions on this material or have suggested additions, let me know about them.) List of resourcesSelect an area of interest to jump to:
WebsitesThe following Web sites provide general information to people interested in public speaking, as well as giving business presentations. Directory on Motivation Speaking - From Zenome Directory of Communities Presentation Helper - Good site from the United Kingdom that gives information on making presentation and giving speeches, as well as a question-and-answer forum. Shyness & Social Anxiety Treatment Australia - Site provides information about: social anxiety, the treatment options, and psychologists around Australia who treat social anxiety Advanced Public Speaking Institute - Great site with over 100 articles on public speaking. 10 Tips For Successful Public Speaking - from Toastmasters International Allyn & Bacon Public Speaking Website - Organized analysis of speech techniques from educational publisher SuccessfulCommunication - Website containing written, audio, and video resources to help speakers Power Pointers - Advice columns by speakers, teachers and communicators. Presentations Magazine - Information on giving presentations and using hardware and software to enhance delivery. Speaker Central - Australian site on presentations, sponsored by Sony. The Speech Site - Japanese site on public speaking (in both English and Japanese) 100 Creative Presentation Ideas - Downloadable e-book from Best100Ideas.com Courses on speakingThese organizations and companies offer courses in public speaking and presentations. Some sites also include useful tips on speaking. Toastmasters International - Organization to learn good speaking skills. Chapters throughout the world. Presenters University - Tips and courses for multimedia presenters. The Public Speaking - Social Anxiety Center of NY - Offers courses on speaking and overcoming fear in New York City. Berkley Productions - Offers training and tips on using your voice effectively. Books on speaking topicsThe following books may help you increase your speaking skills. You can purchase them through Amazon.com or from your local bookstore. Fear of speaking
How to Conquer the Fear of Public Speaking and Other Coronary Threats
101 Secrets of Highly Effective Speakers: Controlling Fear, Commanding
Attention Communication
7 Steps to Fearless Speaking
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Public Speaking Using humor in speaking
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Boardroom: Using Humor in
Business Speaking Using your voiceSpeak
To Influence: How to unlock the hidden power of your voice by
Susan Berkley, Campbell Hall Press (1999) $14.95 Return to top Audio tapes on speakingThe following are selected audio cassettes that may help increase your speaking skills. You can purchase them through Amazon.com or from your local book or audio store. Fear of speaking tapes
Speaking Without Fear or Nervousness
Smart Speaking: 60 Second Strategies for Speaking Problems & Fears Communication tapes
Talk Your Way to Success: Wilder Method for Effective Business Communication
Speaking Effective English: Your Guide to Acquiring New Confidence
in Personal and Professional Communication Effective use of voice tapes
The Executive Voice Trainer
The Sound of Your Voice: The Essential Program for Communicating Confidently
and Clearly Return to top Professional organizationsNational Speakers Association - Association for professional speakers. Meeting Professional International - Association of meeting planners. Speakers bureausSpeak Inc. - A professional speakers bureau providing keynote speakers, motivational speakers, professional and corporate speakers Books on professional speakingThe following books are for those interested in professional speaking. You can purchase them through Amazon.com or from your local bookstore.
Speak and Grow Rich
How to Make a Fortune from Public Speaking
Money Talks: How to Make a Million As a Speaker Return to top Tips from professional speakersSome professional speakers provide tips, links or other interesting information. Richard Arundel - Site of British speaker on high-tech subjects provides links to his favorite speaking sites. Marjorie Brody - Provides archive of her newsletters, with speaking and presentation tips. Patricia Fripp - Includes many of her business articles on speaking and presentation skills. Jim Barber - Barber Shop site gives tips for better speeches. Return to top Software for speakersThe following software applications can help you develop a speech or presentation. Inspiration - A graphical outliner or mind-mapping application that can help create and organize your speech. Mindmapper - Another good mind-mapping tool. Idea Fisher - An application to overcome mental block, using suggested key words to stimulate creativity. AnecdotesAnecdotage.com - Site with listing of anecdotes to use in speeches. MiscellaneousReturn to top Study successful people What do you think?Do you have any questions, comments, or opinions on these resources? Do you have any others to suggest? If so, send an email with your feedback. We will try to get back to you as soon as possible. Share linkFeel free to establish a link from your website to pages in this site. 
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