Category Archives: Speech Topics

Types of Speech Topics

If you are searching for public speaking ideas you should first choose a presentation genre. As with movies, there are drastically different types of speeches. There are four main categories of presentations. Many speeches will cross into two or more genres. For example, a sales presentation about the benefits of mutual funds may be informative … Continue reading

Topics For Persuasive Speeches

How do you choose a topic for a persuasive speech? First of all, the root of a good speech topic is the passion that you bring to the table. When writing on a persuasive speech topic, one should remember that more often than not, your listeners will not particularly care about your viewpoint. It is … Continue reading

Sample Persuasive Speech

In this lesson, I’ll outline how I would write a sample persuasive speech. First, you can watch a sample persuasive by career analyst Dan Pink who examined what motivates employees. Here are the steps to develop a sample persuasive speech like Mr. Pink. As with any presentation, you must first grab the audience’s attention. For … Continue reading

Persuasive Speeches

Almost every influential person in society can speak persuasively. These leaders have the ability to get other people to act on their ideas. Lawyers, politicians, salespeople are all trained in the power of persuasion. The purpose of a persuasive presentation is to impact the thought or action of the audience. You either will be trying … Continue reading