Successful Speeches

In episode #5 of Successful Speeches, freelance speechwriter and motivational speaker, John Watkis, discusses the importance of research when you write a speech. He breaks down the two most important parts of researching a speech: what to research and where to research it.

John also exposes a commonly-misinterpreted study by Professor Albert Mehrabian of UCLA.

Finally, John offers his FREE “Successful Speeches Toolkit”. You can download the free 18-page workbook and internet research tool by visiting http//:www.wellwrittenwellsaid.com/freetoolkit.html

 

 Researching Your Speech [6:30m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In episode 4 of “Successful Speeches”, freelance speechwriter and motivational speaker, John Watkis, discusses the importance of doing an audience analysis when delivering a speech to a new group. John then outlines the important information you should know about your audience, and he shares why that information is important.

John briefly discusses the release of his new live recording, “How to Make a Speech Sound Like Music to Their Ears”. You can find more information about the live recording by visiting:

http://www.wellwrittenwellsaid.com/live.html

 

 Successful Speeches Episode #5 - Audience Analysis [7:34m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In episode # 3 of Successful Speeches, John Watkis continues to discuss how to prepare for your presentation. He focuses on creating your “core message” and weaving it into your speech using a theme.

- Developing your core message
- Four ways to use themes
- Examples of repetition in speeches
- Preview of episode #4

 

 Successful Speeches Episode #3 - Developing Your Theme [8:19m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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In this episode of “Successful Speeches”, John Watkis discusses the need for preparation before you write or present a speech.

- Preparation is the foundation for success
- Four stages of preparation for your speech
- Defining the “what” and “why” of your speech
- Examples of “purpose statements”
- Preview of the next episode

 

 Successful Speeches Episode #2 - Preparing Your Presentation [6:32m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Welcome to the inaugural episode of “Successful Speeches”. “Successful Speeches” is narrated by freelance speechwriter and motivational speaker, John Watkis.

The inaugural episode defines what makes a speech successful.

 

 Successful Speeches Inaugural Episode [4:07m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download