Talking Skills

Public speaking can help you become more knowledgeable. There is a saying that we learn:

• 10 percent of what we read,
• 20 percent of what we hear,
• 30 percent of what we see, and
• 70 percent of what we speak. Cited in Judy Self, "The Picture of Writing to Learn," Plain Talk: About Learning and Writing Across the Cirriculam ed. Judy Self (Richmond: Virginia Dept. of Education, Spring 1987) 13.

• 10 Tips For Successful Public Speaking
• Strategy and Tactics for Dealing with Difficult Speaking Situations
• The ABC's of Public Speaking
• Stage Fright Strategies
• How to Close a Speech
• A.U.D.I.E.N.C.E. Analysis - It's Your Key To Success
• Improving Communication
• Catch ‘ and Keep ‘: Setting the Environment for Rapport
• more articles

Juma Khutba (Friday Sermon) Skills

• Juma (Friday) Khutba Training
• Khutba Rules and Guidelines
• A Few Reminders

Speakers Organizations

• Toasmasters Intl. - At Toastmasters, members learn by speaking to groups and working with others in a supportive environment. A typical Toastmasters club is made up of 20 to 30 people who meet once a week for about an hour.
• National Speakers Association - As the leading organization for experts who speak professionally, NSA provides resources and education to advance the skills, integrity and value of its members and the speaking profession.

Speakers Products

• Speaking For Change - A guide to making effective Friday Sermons
• The Speakers Shop