With the internet giving users the tools to instantly and permanently post videos, public speakers have to be more careful than ever. See how to get it right, what to avoid doing, and those who did it successfully by watching the 101 YouTube videos below.
General Public Speaking Advice
These videos give tips, advice, and more on all aspects of public speaking.
1. Killer Presentation Skills: Doug will change your perceptions of public speaking in this short video. Topics include fear, how to deal with anxiety, and more.
2. Presentations: Darren shows how anyone can become a professional public speaker. In this video, he overcomes the myths and fears, as well as offers valuable tips.
3. Secrets to Speaking Success: Get highlights from this four DVD set on advice for public speaking. Professional and recognizable speakers share their secrets, and you can also get a link if you are interested in purchasing the set.
4. Exceptional Speaking: This video reveals the three key elements for successful public speaking. They are creating emotion, rhythm pattern styles, and how to connect with listeners.
5. Gold Medal Speaking Skills: Laura Moyle has cerebral palsy and still managed to win a gold medal in speaking skills in 2007. Hear her story as well as tips on this video.
6. Build Your Speaking Skills: This video relates the importance for speaking the workplace. It focuses on speaking effectively to obtain the job you want.
7. Public Speaking/Presentation Skills: This is a keynote speech by Robert Graham. He teaches students the fundamentals of speaking and presentation.
8. Eric Schmidt Public Speaking Class: Self taught public speaker, Eric, gives a fifteen minute class on the art of public speaking. A Microsoft employee, he teaches that practice makes perfect.
9. Public Speaking - Conquer the Fear: Mike Aguilera is interviewed on how to overcome the fears of public speaking. He argues that adrenaline can be helpful in speaking.
10. Tips for Public Speaking: Sandra with WatchMojo shares tips for better presentation. Among others, they include a strong introduction, as well as body language.
11. The Most Important Skills: This video from “Speaking for Results” focuses on the most vital key to public speaking. Learn the importance of eye contact from this short video.
12. Public Speaking Secrets: Neil reveals the secrets to public speaking. Tips include how and when to give your name, as well as effective endings.
13. Secrets of Silence: Silence can say a lot about a speech. Separate yourself from other speakers by utilizing the art of the pause.
14. How to Speak Well: Maria advises viewers on how to speak professionally. Also included are gestures to improve your speaking.
15. 10 Ways to Have a More Dynamic Voice: This short introduction outlines how to get a voice makeover. Visit their site to complete the lesson.
16. Public Speaking Tips: Ken is a former broadcaster and gives the basics of public speaking. He teaches the importance of beginning, conclusion, and practice.
17. Public Speaking Guru: Wendee shows viewers how to get over their initial fear of speaking. This short video focuses on notes for speeches.
18. Anti-Snoozing Secrets: Ken discusses how to keep the audience engaged. Getting to the point quickly, as well as less is more, are vital to a responsive crowd.
19. 8 Ways Public Speaking Can Improve Your Life: This is a video of Chris Arnett speaking to a classroom. The audio is rough, but the speech is well worth a listen.
20. Experts Offer Public Speaking Advice: Using Miss Teen South Carolina as an example, this news segment is full of experts giving tips on public speaking.
21. From Speaking Zero to Hero: Douglas, a public speaking expert, gives tips on presentation skills. They include the power of the pause, how to avoid failure, and proper eye contact.
22. World Champion of Public Speaking: In 2003, Jim won the title of world champion of public speaking. In this video, he delivers a speech entitled, “The Maximum Value.”
23. Public Speaking Contest: PJ Kim won this contest in the Harvard Business School in 2006. Hear the speech that won him the award.
24. Online Public Speaking Workshop: Don is the head of Varney Speaks. He gives several tips on mastering the art of public speaking.
25. Presentation Skills: Darren was the world champion of public speaking in 2001. Hear how he overcame stage fright to achieve this goal.
26. Extemporaneous Speech: Daryl gives viewers the benefits of using extemporaneous speech in presentations. By relying less on notes and more on yourself, he lays out how to give a more natural speech.
27. Be a Confident Speaker: Inside Success Radio interviews the authors of “The Confident Speaker.” They unravel the myths and offer tips for public speaking.
28. Body Language in Public Speaking: Body language is key when public speaking. Learn how to master the technique by watching this video.
29. Three Tips for Improved Presentations: In this short video, you will learn three quick and easy tips for better presentation. They include first impressions, engagement, and relaxation.
30. 5 Tips to Effective Public Speaking: Karen, a self stated non expert in public speaking, nonetheless delivers effective tips. They include preparation, organization, energy, and more.
31. Audience Involvement: Involve an audience by discussing examples that are easy to relate to. Look for individuals in the audience to help make your points and get other tips from this video.
Stage Fright
The first, and usually most common, obstacle to public speaking is stage fright. Learn how to overcome those moments before and during a speech with the help of these videos.
32. Six Ways to Control Your Stage Fright: Dr. Bill Lampton is a professional speaker and communication coach. In this short video, he gives six ways to control, not eliminate, stage fright.
33. How to Overcome Stage Fright: Dileesa is a singer and discusses how she gets over stage fright. After preparing well, she advises breathing techniques for nervous performers.
34. Stage Fright Attack: This video gives a useful technique on how to instantly deal with panic attacks on stage. The speaker advises to defocus and also links to his website offer more articles and tips for public speaking.
35. The Critical First 5 Minutes: Chris shows how the first five minutes of a presentation are critical to avoiding stage fright. By having them down perfectly, speakers can avoid fear.
36. Carly Simon’s Stage Fright: Globally renowned singer and notorious for stage fright, Carly Simon discusses dealing with and overcoming it. This frank interview is ideal for those looking for an inside look on stage fright.
37. 3 More Ways to Control Stage Fright: Are you jittery and jumpy before you face an audience? Business communication expert Bill, gives three tips, as well as a link to his website for more public speaking related topics.
38. How to Overcome the Anxiety: Seymour is the founder of Change That’s Right Now, which specializes in communications. In this video, he gives expert advice on how to overcome the anxiety that comes with stage fright.
39. Speak Fearlessly: This video uses clips and quotations to inspire its viewers to speak without fear. Using powerful images and parts of historic speeches, it is worth a view.
40. How to Overcome Stage Fright: This video goes beyond the traditional, “visualize everyone in their underwear,” to give specific tips and tools to combat stage fright.
41. How to Get Rid of Stage Fright: Radio personnel interview performers on how they deal with stage fright. Those interviewed include DJ’s, MC’s, and musicians.
42. AskSamHarris: Sam, a regular video blogger and speaker, answers how he deals with stage fright. He also answers other questions with humor.
43. How to be a Rock Star: Dan is a rock musician and discusses how he deals with stage fright. He teaches how to boost your confidence and pump yourself up for a performance.
44. Stage Fright: Stand Up Comedy Tips: Use stand up comedy to overcome stage fright. Chris will show you how in this short video.
45. How to Remove the Fear of Public Speaking: This video teaches EFT to alleviate stage fright. It shows how to utilize repetitive motions and words to calm speakers.
46. Stage Fright: One of the most famous performers, Barbara Streisand explains stage fright live and on stage in this short video.
Tips from Scott
Most famous as the “Name Tag Guy,” Scott covers everything from preparation to conclusion in this series of videos on public speaking.
47. How to Prepare a Speech: Instead of concentrating on rehearsal, Scott urges you to focus on preparation. Tips include diet, warm up, early arrival, and more.
48. How to Begin a Public Speech: Learn how to hit the ground running when beginning a speech. Tips include smiling, pausing, and opening with a story.
49. How to Use Humor: Scott regularly uses humor during public speaking. He gives five tips for incorporating humor into presentations, including how to be funny without jokes.
50. Speaking in a Business Setting: Learn how to impress your boss and co-workers with Scott’s tips. Focusing on a business setting Scott asks and answers the four questions on giving speeches.
51. How to Pace a Public Speech: If you rush and panic during speeches, this video is for you. Learn how to breath and pause for better presentations.
52. How to Make an Audience Feel Comfortable: Learn how to warm up an audience by attacking their doubts directly. Scott advises honesty among many other tips to achieve this.
53. How to Engage an Audience: Without engagement, the audience will not remember the speech. Learn how to connect with these four tips from Scott.
54. Memorizing vs. Notes: Scott advises speakers to use notes during presentations. He also warns of the dangers of mapping out speeches word for word.
55. How to Use Storytelling: This video will show you how to utilize stories in public speaking. Reminding viewers that people remember stories not bullet points, Scott will show you how to use PIP for better story telling.
56. Rules & Advice: This video will show you how to capture the audience within the first five seconds. Using smiles, eye contacts, and numbers, Scott will show you how to grab everyone’s attention.
57. How to Use Your Voice: By using personal philosophy and ideas, instead of your literal voice, Scott urges speakers to be known for their own specific terms and speech.
58. How to be a Good Public Speaker: Scott focuses on approachability for public speakers. Tips include how to relate to the audience by admitting to a mistake, connecting, and staying afterwards to shake hands.
59. Tips for Giving a Memorable Speech: Most people only remember one thing about a public speech. Scott shows you four essential ingredients for increasing audience retention.
60. Clock Management: Want to be a better public speaker? Learn how to manage and utilize a time limit when giving a presentation.
61. How to Close a Public Speech: Arguing that audience only remember two things, Scott believes in a strong opening and closing. Learn how to make great closing remarks with this video.
From ExpertVillage
Tracy, the red sweater lady, is a communications specialist and offers tons of free videos on everything related to public speaking from warming up to credibility.
62. The Night Before: Public speaking begins long before you take the stage. Learn how to rest, eat, and prepare the night before the speech is given.
63. Coping With Nervousness: Taking nervousness and turning it into energy is the focus of this video. It isn’t as hard as it sounds.
64. Visualizing Success: Fear of public speech can be conquered by visualizing success. Learn how to do it, as well as the specifics from this video.
65. Physical Warm Up: Move around to get blood flowing to better your speech. This video contains several easy to follow routines for better presentations.
66. Relaxation Exercises: This video will show you how to release the pent up tension in your face. These techniques teach how to properly massage the nerves away.
67. Voice Warm Up: Avoid embarrassing voice related mishaps by watching this video. Learn how to warm up your voice and relax your face for better public speaking.
68. Practice Breathing: This video advises to spend a minute or two breathing before speaking. The rib expansion technique is also taught here.
69. Smile & Frown: Professional speakers use smiling and frowning to warm up before presentations. This video will show you exactly how they do it.
70. Long Tongue Twisters: For those who need extra warming up, try tongue twisters. The instructor gives the benefits and examples of this warm up technique.
71. Know the Audience: Nothing determines topic and type of presentation like an audience. Learn how to negotiate the territory between formal and informal, as well as other audience types.
72. Practice & Preparation: One of the most important parts of public speaking is practice. The techniques and tips for practicing are emphasized here, including getting your mother to help.
73. Focus Group Energy: Simple improvisation and other tips to focus the audience are included in this video. Ice breakers and story telling are also discussed.
74. Eye Contact: In order to connect with the audience, the speaker must make eye contact. This video teaches the rules to negotiating between too much and too little eye contact.
75. Using Notes: Learn the pros and cons of using notes from this video. It illustrates the right and wrong way to utilize cards.
76. Voice Inflection: Starting this video in monotone, Tracy gives examples on how and how not to use voice during speaking.
77. Body Language: Tracy teaches how to make an impression with posture. Tips include how to stand, walk, and manage a podium.
78. Breathing, Smiling, & Focusing: Learn these three essentials for public speaking. By pausing, connecting, and concentrating, even nervous speakers can sound like pro’s.
79. Rate of Speech: Many new speakers talk too fast or slow when presenting. Learn how to negotiate timing through practice with this video.
80. Great Speech Demonstration: Great speakers learn by watching other speakers. This speech about car buying is intended as a teaching tool for public speakers.
81. Charisma: Establishing a friendly and dynamic atmosphere is key when speaking. Learn how to be aggressive and extroverted from this video.
82. Credibility: No speech is complete no matter how well prepared unless the audience sees the speaker as credible. Tracy shows you how to turn perceived into actual credibility.
Specialty Videos
These videos were made with specific speeches and speakers in mind.
83. Speaking Secrets of Barack Obama: TJ Walker reveals the secret behind Barack Obama’s speaking in his DVD. Get information and highlights on this interview with CNN.
84. Learning from Obama: TJ appears with the Wall Street Journal to show business managers how to utilize the election and speeches to better their speaking skills by studying Barack Obama.
85. Wedding Toast Speech: Have to give a speech at a wedding? Then listen as Bob gives tip on how to craft the perfect toast.
86. Best Man Wedding Speech: At some point in their life, most men will be asked to be a Best Man. Learn how to avoid clumsy, broken speeches with this simple video.
87. Best Wedding Speech: With over 100,000 views, see why this speech is such a winner. In 2006, the Best Man at this wedding uses humor and grace to toast the bride and groom.
88. Motivational Keynote Speaker: John Di Frances is a prominent motivational speaker. See how a professional speaker delivers by watching this speech.
89. Acceptance Speech: Have you won an award and don’t know what to say when you receive it? Learn how to put this speech in context, give it dignity, and express proper thanks.
90. How to Write a Eulogy Yourself: Writing and delivering a eulogy can be taxing for even the most experienced speaker. This video will show you how to use tasteful humor and sentiment when speaking about a departed loved one.
91. The Power of Body Language: Best selling author Tonya Reiman analyzes people on the street and their body language. It includes very useful tips for public speaking.
93. Look the Part: Media Training shows how to utilize appearance for public speakers. Joel Osteen and other celebrities are used as examples.
94. Birthday Speech: Often people are called on to speak at birthdays. Even beginners can learn a great birthday toast by watching this video.
95. Rock Star: Learn how to be a better speaker by watching a rock star. Using Elton John as an example, presenters can learn a great deal from musicians.
96. Dialect Placement: The point of placement, or the way words resonate, can help you learn a new dialect. For those looking to drop or gain an accent, this video is key.
97. Bloopers: Dynamic Public Speaking is the source for this reel of bloopers. It is sure to keep you from making the same mistakes.
98. I Hate Public Speaking: This humorous song breaks down all the fears attached to public speaking. Perfect for those who need a laugh.
99. Public Speaking, Movement, and Gesture: Filmed in black and white, this video is full of nostalgia. Still relevant today, it focuses on body language during speaking.
100. Obama, McCain Body Language: In the wake of the first presidential debate between Barack Obama and John McCain, Dave Price speaks with “What Every Body Is Saying” author Joe Navarro for some insight into their body language.
101. How to Speak Like Winston Churchill: Dr. James Humes is a professor at the University of Southern California and has published many books on the art of public speaking. In this interview, James tells viewers the secrets behind the speeches of Winston Churchill and others.
General Public Speaking Advice
These videos give tips, advice, and more on all aspects of public speaking.
1. Killer Presentation Skills: Doug will change your perceptions of public speaking in this short video. Topics include fear, how to deal with anxiety, and more.
2. Presentations: Darren shows how anyone can become a professional public speaker. In this video, he overcomes the myths and fears, as well as offers valuable tips.
3. Secrets to Speaking Success: Get highlights from this four DVD set on advice for public speaking. Professional and recognizable speakers share their secrets, and you can also get a link if you are interested in purchasing the set.
4. Exceptional Speaking: This video reveals the three key elements for successful public speaking. They are creating emotion, rhythm pattern styles, and how to connect with listeners.
5. Gold Medal Speaking Skills: Laura Moyle has cerebral palsy and still managed to win a gold medal in speaking skills in 2007. Hear her story as well as tips on this video.
6. Build Your Speaking Skills: This video relates the importance for speaking the workplace. It focuses on speaking effectively to obtain the job you want.
7. Public Speaking/Presentation Skills: This is a keynote speech by Robert Graham. He teaches students the fundamentals of speaking and presentation.
8. Eric Schmidt Public Speaking Class: Self taught public speaker, Eric, gives a fifteen minute class on the art of public speaking. A Microsoft employee, he teaches that practice makes perfect.
9. Public Speaking - Conquer the Fear: Mike Aguilera is interviewed on how to overcome the fears of public speaking. He argues that adrenaline can be helpful in speaking.
10. Tips for Public Speaking: Sandra with WatchMojo shares tips for better presentation. Among others, they include a strong introduction, as well as body language.
11. The Most Important Skills: This video from “Speaking for Results” focuses on the most vital key to public speaking. Learn the importance of eye contact from this short video.
12. Public Speaking Secrets: Neil reveals the secrets to public speaking. Tips include how and when to give your name, as well as effective endings.
13. Secrets of Silence: Silence can say a lot about a speech. Separate yourself from other speakers by utilizing the art of the pause.
14. How to Speak Well: Maria advises viewers on how to speak professionally. Also included are gestures to improve your speaking.
15. 10 Ways to Have a More Dynamic Voice: This short introduction outlines how to get a voice makeover. Visit their site to complete the lesson.
16. Public Speaking Tips: Ken is a former broadcaster and gives the basics of public speaking. He teaches the importance of beginning, conclusion, and practice.
17. Public Speaking Guru: Wendee shows viewers how to get over their initial fear of speaking. This short video focuses on notes for speeches.
18. Anti-Snoozing Secrets: Ken discusses how to keep the audience engaged. Getting to the point quickly, as well as less is more, are vital to a responsive crowd.
19. 8 Ways Public Speaking Can Improve Your Life: This is a video of Chris Arnett speaking to a classroom. The audio is rough, but the speech is well worth a listen.
20. Experts Offer Public Speaking Advice: Using Miss Teen South Carolina as an example, this news segment is full of experts giving tips on public speaking.
21. From Speaking Zero to Hero: Douglas, a public speaking expert, gives tips on presentation skills. They include the power of the pause, how to avoid failure, and proper eye contact.
22. World Champion of Public Speaking: In 2003, Jim won the title of world champion of public speaking. In this video, he delivers a speech entitled, “The Maximum Value.”
23. Public Speaking Contest: PJ Kim won this contest in the Harvard Business School in 2006. Hear the speech that won him the award.
24. Online Public Speaking Workshop: Don is the head of Varney Speaks. He gives several tips on mastering the art of public speaking.
25. Presentation Skills: Darren was the world champion of public speaking in 2001. Hear how he overcame stage fright to achieve this goal.
26. Extemporaneous Speech: Daryl gives viewers the benefits of using extemporaneous speech in presentations. By relying less on notes and more on yourself, he lays out how to give a more natural speech.
27. Be a Confident Speaker: Inside Success Radio interviews the authors of “The Confident Speaker.” They unravel the myths and offer tips for public speaking.
28. Body Language in Public Speaking: Body language is key when public speaking. Learn how to master the technique by watching this video.
29. Three Tips for Improved Presentations: In this short video, you will learn three quick and easy tips for better presentation. They include first impressions, engagement, and relaxation.
30. 5 Tips to Effective Public Speaking: Karen, a self stated non expert in public speaking, nonetheless delivers effective tips. They include preparation, organization, energy, and more.
31. Audience Involvement: Involve an audience by discussing examples that are easy to relate to. Look for individuals in the audience to help make your points and get other tips from this video.
Stage Fright
The first, and usually most common, obstacle to public speaking is stage fright. Learn how to overcome those moments before and during a speech with the help of these videos.
32. Six Ways to Control Your Stage Fright: Dr. Bill Lampton is a professional speaker and communication coach. In this short video, he gives six ways to control, not eliminate, stage fright.
33. How to Overcome Stage Fright: Dileesa is a singer and discusses how she gets over stage fright. After preparing well, she advises breathing techniques for nervous performers.
34. Stage Fright Attack: This video gives a useful technique on how to instantly deal with panic attacks on stage. The speaker advises to defocus and also links to his website offer more articles and tips for public speaking.
35. The Critical First 5 Minutes: Chris shows how the first five minutes of a presentation are critical to avoiding stage fright. By having them down perfectly, speakers can avoid fear.
36. Carly Simon’s Stage Fright: Globally renowned singer and notorious for stage fright, Carly Simon discusses dealing with and overcoming it. This frank interview is ideal for those looking for an inside look on stage fright.
37. 3 More Ways to Control Stage Fright: Are you jittery and jumpy before you face an audience? Business communication expert Bill, gives three tips, as well as a link to his website for more public speaking related topics.
38. How to Overcome the Anxiety: Seymour is the founder of Change That’s Right Now, which specializes in communications. In this video, he gives expert advice on how to overcome the anxiety that comes with stage fright.
39. Speak Fearlessly: This video uses clips and quotations to inspire its viewers to speak without fear. Using powerful images and parts of historic speeches, it is worth a view.
40. How to Overcome Stage Fright: This video goes beyond the traditional, “visualize everyone in their underwear,” to give specific tips and tools to combat stage fright.
41. How to Get Rid of Stage Fright: Radio personnel interview performers on how they deal with stage fright. Those interviewed include DJ’s, MC’s, and musicians.
42. AskSamHarris: Sam, a regular video blogger and speaker, answers how he deals with stage fright. He also answers other questions with humor.
43. How to be a Rock Star: Dan is a rock musician and discusses how he deals with stage fright. He teaches how to boost your confidence and pump yourself up for a performance.
44. Stage Fright: Stand Up Comedy Tips: Use stand up comedy to overcome stage fright. Chris will show you how in this short video.
45. How to Remove the Fear of Public Speaking: This video teaches EFT to alleviate stage fright. It shows how to utilize repetitive motions and words to calm speakers.
46. Stage Fright: One of the most famous performers, Barbara Streisand explains stage fright live and on stage in this short video.
Tips from Scott
Most famous as the “Name Tag Guy,” Scott covers everything from preparation to conclusion in this series of videos on public speaking.
47. How to Prepare a Speech: Instead of concentrating on rehearsal, Scott urges you to focus on preparation. Tips include diet, warm up, early arrival, and more.
48. How to Begin a Public Speech: Learn how to hit the ground running when beginning a speech. Tips include smiling, pausing, and opening with a story.
49. How to Use Humor: Scott regularly uses humor during public speaking. He gives five tips for incorporating humor into presentations, including how to be funny without jokes.
50. Speaking in a Business Setting: Learn how to impress your boss and co-workers with Scott’s tips. Focusing on a business setting Scott asks and answers the four questions on giving speeches.
51. How to Pace a Public Speech: If you rush and panic during speeches, this video is for you. Learn how to breath and pause for better presentations.
52. How to Make an Audience Feel Comfortable: Learn how to warm up an audience by attacking their doubts directly. Scott advises honesty among many other tips to achieve this.
53. How to Engage an Audience: Without engagement, the audience will not remember the speech. Learn how to connect with these four tips from Scott.
54. Memorizing vs. Notes: Scott advises speakers to use notes during presentations. He also warns of the dangers of mapping out speeches word for word.
55. How to Use Storytelling: This video will show you how to utilize stories in public speaking. Reminding viewers that people remember stories not bullet points, Scott will show you how to use PIP for better story telling.
56. Rules & Advice: This video will show you how to capture the audience within the first five seconds. Using smiles, eye contacts, and numbers, Scott will show you how to grab everyone’s attention.
57. How to Use Your Voice: By using personal philosophy and ideas, instead of your literal voice, Scott urges speakers to be known for their own specific terms and speech.
58. How to be a Good Public Speaker: Scott focuses on approachability for public speakers. Tips include how to relate to the audience by admitting to a mistake, connecting, and staying afterwards to shake hands.
59. Tips for Giving a Memorable Speech: Most people only remember one thing about a public speech. Scott shows you four essential ingredients for increasing audience retention.
60. Clock Management: Want to be a better public speaker? Learn how to manage and utilize a time limit when giving a presentation.
61. How to Close a Public Speech: Arguing that audience only remember two things, Scott believes in a strong opening and closing. Learn how to make great closing remarks with this video.
From ExpertVillage
Tracy, the red sweater lady, is a communications specialist and offers tons of free videos on everything related to public speaking from warming up to credibility.
62. The Night Before: Public speaking begins long before you take the stage. Learn how to rest, eat, and prepare the night before the speech is given.
63. Coping With Nervousness: Taking nervousness and turning it into energy is the focus of this video. It isn’t as hard as it sounds.
64. Visualizing Success: Fear of public speech can be conquered by visualizing success. Learn how to do it, as well as the specifics from this video.
65. Physical Warm Up: Move around to get blood flowing to better your speech. This video contains several easy to follow routines for better presentations.
66. Relaxation Exercises: This video will show you how to release the pent up tension in your face. These techniques teach how to properly massage the nerves away.
67. Voice Warm Up: Avoid embarrassing voice related mishaps by watching this video. Learn how to warm up your voice and relax your face for better public speaking.
68. Practice Breathing: This video advises to spend a minute or two breathing before speaking. The rib expansion technique is also taught here.
69. Smile & Frown: Professional speakers use smiling and frowning to warm up before presentations. This video will show you exactly how they do it.
70. Long Tongue Twisters: For those who need extra warming up, try tongue twisters. The instructor gives the benefits and examples of this warm up technique.
71. Know the Audience: Nothing determines topic and type of presentation like an audience. Learn how to negotiate the territory between formal and informal, as well as other audience types.
72. Practice & Preparation: One of the most important parts of public speaking is practice. The techniques and tips for practicing are emphasized here, including getting your mother to help.
73. Focus Group Energy: Simple improvisation and other tips to focus the audience are included in this video. Ice breakers and story telling are also discussed.
74. Eye Contact: In order to connect with the audience, the speaker must make eye contact. This video teaches the rules to negotiating between too much and too little eye contact.
75. Using Notes: Learn the pros and cons of using notes from this video. It illustrates the right and wrong way to utilize cards.
76. Voice Inflection: Starting this video in monotone, Tracy gives examples on how and how not to use voice during speaking.
77. Body Language: Tracy teaches how to make an impression with posture. Tips include how to stand, walk, and manage a podium.
78. Breathing, Smiling, & Focusing: Learn these three essentials for public speaking. By pausing, connecting, and concentrating, even nervous speakers can sound like pro’s.
79. Rate of Speech: Many new speakers talk too fast or slow when presenting. Learn how to negotiate timing through practice with this video.
80. Great Speech Demonstration: Great speakers learn by watching other speakers. This speech about car buying is intended as a teaching tool for public speakers.
81. Charisma: Establishing a friendly and dynamic atmosphere is key when speaking. Learn how to be aggressive and extroverted from this video.
82. Credibility: No speech is complete no matter how well prepared unless the audience sees the speaker as credible. Tracy shows you how to turn perceived into actual credibility.
Specialty Videos
These videos were made with specific speeches and speakers in mind.
83. Speaking Secrets of Barack Obama: TJ Walker reveals the secret behind Barack Obama’s speaking in his DVD. Get information and highlights on this interview with CNN.
84. Learning from Obama: TJ appears with the Wall Street Journal to show business managers how to utilize the election and speeches to better their speaking skills by studying Barack Obama.
85. Wedding Toast Speech: Have to give a speech at a wedding? Then listen as Bob gives tip on how to craft the perfect toast.
86. Best Man Wedding Speech: At some point in their life, most men will be asked to be a Best Man. Learn how to avoid clumsy, broken speeches with this simple video.
87. Best Wedding Speech: With over 100,000 views, see why this speech is such a winner. In 2006, the Best Man at this wedding uses humor and grace to toast the bride and groom.
88. Motivational Keynote Speaker: John Di Frances is a prominent motivational speaker. See how a professional speaker delivers by watching this speech.
89. Acceptance Speech: Have you won an award and don’t know what to say when you receive it? Learn how to put this speech in context, give it dignity, and express proper thanks.
90. How to Write a Eulogy Yourself: Writing and delivering a eulogy can be taxing for even the most experienced speaker. This video will show you how to use tasteful humor and sentiment when speaking about a departed loved one.
91. The Power of Body Language: Best selling author Tonya Reiman analyzes people on the street and their body language. It includes very useful tips for public speaking.
93. Look the Part: Media Training shows how to utilize appearance for public speakers. Joel Osteen and other celebrities are used as examples.
94. Birthday Speech: Often people are called on to speak at birthdays. Even beginners can learn a great birthday toast by watching this video.
95. Rock Star: Learn how to be a better speaker by watching a rock star. Using Elton John as an example, presenters can learn a great deal from musicians.
96. Dialect Placement: The point of placement, or the way words resonate, can help you learn a new dialect. For those looking to drop or gain an accent, this video is key.
97. Bloopers: Dynamic Public Speaking is the source for this reel of bloopers. It is sure to keep you from making the same mistakes.
98. I Hate Public Speaking: This humorous song breaks down all the fears attached to public speaking. Perfect for those who need a laugh.
99. Public Speaking, Movement, and Gesture: Filmed in black and white, this video is full of nostalgia. Still relevant today, it focuses on body language during speaking.
100. Obama, McCain Body Language: In the wake of the first presidential debate between Barack Obama and John McCain, Dave Price speaks with “What Every Body Is Saying” author Joe Navarro for some insight into their body language.
101. How to Speak Like Winston Churchill: Dr. James Humes is a professor at the University of Southern California and has published many books on the art of public speaking. In this interview, James tells viewers the secrets behind the speeches of Winston Churchill and others.
With the internet giving users the tools to instantly and permanently post videos, public speakers have to be more careful than ever. See how to get it right, what to avoid doing, and those who did it successfully by watching the 101 YouTube videos below.
General Public Speaking Advice
These videos give tips, advice, and more on all aspects of public speaking.
1. Killer Presentation Skills: Doug will change your perceptions of public speaking in this short video. Topics include fear, how to deal with anxiety, and more.
2. Presentations: Darren shows how anyone can become a professional public speaker. In this video, he overcomes the myths and fears, as well as offers valuable tips.
3. Secrets to Speaking Success: Get highlights from this four DVD set on advice for public speaking. Professional and recognizable speakers share their secrets, and you can also get a link if you are interested in purchasing the set.
4. Exceptional Speaking: This video reveals the three key elements for successful public speaking. They are creating emotion, rhythm pattern styles, and how to connect with listeners.
5. Gold Medal Speaking Skills: Laura Moyle has cerebral palsy and still managed to win a gold medal in speaking skills in 2007. Hear her story as well as tips on this video.
6. Build Your Speaking Skills: This video relates the importance for speaking the workplace. It focuses on speaking effectively to obtain the job you want.
7. Public Speaking/Presentation Skills: This is a keynote speech by Robert Graham. He teaches students the fundamentals of speaking and presentation.
8. Eric Schmidt Public Speaking Class: Self taught public speaker, Eric, gives a fifteen minute class on the art of public speaking. A Microsoft employee, he teaches that practice makes perfect.
9. Public Speaking - Conquer the Fear: Mike Aguilera is interviewed on how to overcome the fears of public speaking. He argues that adrenaline can be helpful in speaking.
10. Tips for Public Speaking: Sandra with WatchMojo shares tips for better presentation. Among others, they include a strong introduction, as well as body language.
11. The Most Important Skills: This video from “Speaking for Results” focuses on the most vital key to public speaking. Learn the importance of eye contact from this short video.
12. Public Speaking Secrets: Neil reveals the secrets to public speaking. Tips include how and when to give your name, as well as effective endings.
13. Secrets of Silence: Silence can say a lot about a speech. Separate yourself from other speakers by utilizing the art of the pause.
14. How to Speak Well: Maria advises viewers on how to speak professionally. Also included are gestures to improve your speaking.
15. 10 Ways to Have a More Dynamic Voice: This short introduction outlines how to get a voice makeover. Visit their site to complete the lesson.
16. Public Speaking Tips: Ken is a former broadcaster and gives the basics of public speaking. He teaches the importance of beginning, conclusion, and practice.
17. Public Speaking Guru: Wendee shows viewers how to get over their initial fear of speaking. This short video focuses on notes for speeches.
18. Anti-Snoozing Secrets: Ken discusses how to keep the audience engaged. Getting to the point quickly, as well as less is more, are vital to a responsive crowd.
19. 8 Ways Public Speaking Can Improve Your Life: This is a video of Chris Arnett speaking to a classroom. The audio is rough, but the speech is well worth a listen.
20. Experts Offer Public Speaking Advice: Using Miss Teen South Carolina as an example, this news segment is full of experts giving tips on public speaking.
21. From Speaking Zero to Hero: Douglas, a public speaking expert, gives tips on presentation skills. They include the power of the pause, how to avoid failure, and proper eye contact.
22. World Champion of Public Speaking: In 2003, Jim won the title of world champion of public speaking. In this video, he delivers a speech entitled, “The Maximum Value.”
23. Public Speaking Contest: PJ Kim won this contest in the Harvard Business School in 2006. Hear the speech that won him the award.
24. Online Public Speaking Workshop: Don is the head of Varney Speaks. He gives several tips on mastering the art of public speaking.
25. Presentation Skills: Darren was the world champion of public speaking in 2001. Hear how he overcame stage fright to achieve this goal.
26. Extemporaneous Speech: Daryl gives viewers the benefits of using extemporaneous speech in presentations. By relying less on notes and more on yourself, he lays out how to give a more natural speech.
27. Be a Confident Speaker: Inside Success Radio interviews the authors of “The Confident Speaker.” They unravel the myths and offer tips for public speaking.
28. Body Language in Public Speaking: Body language is key when public speaking. Learn how to master the technique by watching this video.
29. Three Tips for Improved Presentations: In this short video, you will learn three quick and easy tips for better presentation. They include first impressions, engagement, and relaxation.
30. 5 Tips to Effective Public Speaking: Karen, a self stated non expert in public speaking, nonetheless delivers effective tips. They include preparation, organization, energy, and more.
31. Audience Involvement: Involve an audience by discussing examples that are easy to relate to. Look for individuals in the audience to help make your points and get other tips from this video.
Stage Fright
The first, and usually most common, obstacle to public speaking is stage fright. Learn how to overcome those moments before and during a speech with the help of these videos.
32. Six Ways to Control Your Stage Fright: Dr. Bill Lampton is a professional speaker and communication coach. In this short video, he gives six ways to control, not eliminate, stage fright.
33. How to Overcome Stage Fright: Dileesa is a singer and discusses how she gets over stage fright. After preparing well, she advises breathing techniques for nervous performers.
34. Stage Fright Attack: This video gives a useful technique on how to instantly deal with panic attacks on stage. The speaker advises to defocus and also links to his website offer more articles and tips for public speaking.
35. The Critical First 5 Minutes: Chris shows how the first five minutes of a presentation are critical to avoiding stage fright. By having them down perfectly, speakers can avoid fear.
36. Carly Simon’s Stage Fright: Globally renowned singer and notorious for stage fright, Carly Simon discusses dealing with and overcoming it. This frank interview is ideal for those looking for an inside look on stage fright.
37. 3 More Ways to Control Stage Fright: Are you jittery and jumpy before you face an audience? Business communication expert Bill, gives three tips, as well as a link to his website for more public speaking related topics.
38. How to Overcome the Anxiety: Seymour is the founder of Change That’s Right Now, which specializes in communications. In this video, he gives expert advice on how to overcome the anxiety that comes with stage fright.
39. Speak Fearlessly: This video uses clips and quotations to inspire its viewers to speak without fear. Using powerful images and parts of historic speeches, it is worth a view.
40. How to Overcome Stage Fright: This video goes beyond the traditional, “visualize everyone in their underwear,” to give specific tips and tools to combat stage fright.
41. How to Get Rid of Stage Fright: Radio personnel interview performers on how they deal with stage fright. Those interviewed include DJ’s, MC’s, and musicians.
42. AskSamHarris: Sam, a regular video blogger and speaker, answers how he deals with stage fright. He also answers other questions with humor.
43. How to be a Rock Star: Dan is a rock musician and discusses how he deals with stage fright. He teaches how to boost your confidence and pump yourself up for a performance.
44. Stage Fright: Stand Up Comedy Tips: Use stand up comedy to overcome stage fright. Chris will show you how in this short video.
45. How to Remove the Fear of Public Speaking: This video teaches EFT to alleviate stage fright. It shows how to utilize repetitive motions and words to calm speakers.
46. Stage Fright: One of the most famous performers, Barbara Streisand explains stage fright live and on stage in this short video.
Tips from Scott
Most famous as the “Name Tag Guy,” Scott covers everything from preparation to conclusion in this series of videos on public speaking.
47. How to Prepare a Speech: Instead of concentrating on rehearsal, Scott urges you to focus on preparation. Tips include diet, warm up, early arrival, and more.
48. How to Begin a Public Speech: Learn how to hit the ground running when beginning a speech. Tips include smiling, pausing, and opening with a story.
49. How to Use Humor: Scott regularly uses humor during public speaking. He gives five tips for incorporating humor into presentations, including how to be funny without jokes.
50. Speaking in a Business Setting: Learn how to impress your boss and co-workers with Scott’s tips. Focusing on a business setting Scott asks and answers the four questions on giving speeches.
51. How to Pace a Public Speech: If you rush and panic during speeches, this video is for you. Learn how to breath and pause for better presentations.
52. How to Make an Audience Feel Comfortable: Learn how to warm up an audience by attacking their doubts directly. Scott advises honesty among many other tips to achieve this.
53. How to Engage an Audience: Without engagement, the audience will not remember the speech. Learn how to connect with these four tips from Scott.
54. Memorizing vs. Notes: Scott advises speakers to use notes during presentations. He also warns of the dangers of mapping out speeches word for word.
55. How to Use Storytelling: This video will show you how to utilize stories in public speaking. Reminding viewers that people remember stories not bullet points, Scott will show you how to use PIP for better story telling.
56. Rules & Advice: This video will show you how to capture the audience within the first five seconds. Using smiles, eye contacts, and numbers, Scott will show you how to grab everyone’s attention.
57. How to Use Your Voice: By using personal philosophy and ideas, instead of your literal voice, Scott urges speakers to be known for their own specific terms and speech.
58. How to be a Good Public Speaker: Scott focuses on approachability for public speakers. Tips include how to relate to the audience by admitting to a mistake, connecting, and staying afterwards to shake hands.
59. Tips for Giving a Memorable Speech: Most people only remember one thing about a public speech. Scott shows you four essential ingredients for increasing audience retention.
60. Clock Management: Want to be a better public speaker? Learn how to manage and utilize a time limit when giving a presentation.
61. How to Close a Public Speech: Arguing that audience only remember two things, Scott believes in a strong opening and closing. Learn how to make great closing remarks with this video.
From ExpertVillage
Tracy, the red sweater lady, is a communications specialist and offers tons of free videos on everything related to public speaking from warming up to credibility.
62. The Night Before: Public speaking begins long before you take the stage. Learn how to rest, eat, and prepare the night before the speech is given.
63. Coping With Nervousness: Taking nervousness and turning it into energy is the focus of this video. It isn’t as hard as it sounds.
64. Visualizing Success: Fear of public speech can be conquered by visualizing success. Learn how to do it, as well as the specifics from this video.
65. Physical Warm Up: Move around to get blood flowing to better your speech. This video contains several easy to follow routines for better presentations.
66. Relaxation Exercises: This video will show you how to release the pent up tension in your face. These techniques teach how to properly massage the nerves away.
67. Voice Warm Up: Avoid embarrassing voice related mishaps by watching this video. Learn how to warm up your voice and relax your face for better public speaking.
68. Practice Breathing: This video advises to spend a minute or two breathing before speaking. The rib expansion technique is also taught here.
69. Smile & Frown: Professional speakers use smiling and frowning to warm up before presentations. This video will show you exactly how they do it.
70. Long Tongue Twisters: For those who need extra warming up, try tongue twisters. The instructor gives the benefits and examples of this warm up technique.
71. Know the Audience: Nothing determines topic and type of presentation like an audience. Learn how to negotiate the territory between formal and informal, as well as other audience types.
72. Practice & Preparation: One of the most important parts of public speaking is practice. The techniques and tips for practicing are emphasized here, including getting your mother to help.
73. Focus Group Energy: Simple improvisation and other tips to focus the audience are included in this video. Ice breakers and story telling are also discussed.
74. Eye Contact: In order to connect with the audience, the speaker must make eye contact. This video teaches the rules to negotiating between too much and too little eye contact.
75. Using Notes: Learn the pros and cons of using notes from this video. It illustrates the right and wrong way to utilize cards.
76. Voice Inflection: Starting this video in monotone, Tracy gives examples on how and how not to use voice during speaking.
77. Body Language: Tracy teaches how to make an impression with posture. Tips include how to stand, walk, and manage a podium.
78. Breathing, Smiling, & Focusing: Learn these three essentials for public speaking. By pausing, connecting, and concentrating, even nervous speakers can sound like pro’s.
79. Rate of Speech: Many new speakers talk too fast or slow when presenting. Learn how to negotiate timing through practice with this video.
80. Great Speech Demonstration: Great speakers learn by watching other speakers. This speech about car buying is intended as a teaching tool for public speakers.
81. Charisma: Establishing a friendly and dynamic atmosphere is key when speaking. Learn how to be aggressive and extroverted from this video.
82. Credibility: No speech is complete no matter how well prepared unless the audience sees the speaker as credible. Tracy shows you how to turn perceived into actual credibility.
Specialty Videos
These videos were made with specific speeches and speakers in mind.
83. Speaking Secrets of Barack Obama: TJ Walker reveals the secret behind Barack Obama’s speaking in his DVD. Get information and highlights on this interview with CNN.
84. Learning from Obama: TJ appears with the Wall Street Journal to show business managers how to utilize the election and speeches to better their speaking skills by studying Barack Obama.
85. Wedding Toast Speech: Have to give a speech at a wedding? Then listen as Bob gives tip on how to craft the perfect toast.
86. Best Man Wedding Speech: At some point in their life, most men will be asked to be a Best Man. Learn how to avoid clumsy, broken speeches with this simple video.
87. Best Wedding Speech: With over 100,000 views, see why this speech is such a winner. In 2006, the Best Man at this wedding uses humor and grace to toast the bride and groom.
88. Motivational Keynote Speaker: John Di Frances is a prominent motivational speaker. See how a professional speaker delivers by watching this speech.
89. Acceptance Speech: Have you won an award and don’t know what to say when you receive it? Learn how to put this speech in context, give it dignity, and express proper thanks.
90. How to Write a Eulogy Yourself: Writing and delivering a eulogy can be taxing for even the most experienced speaker. This video will show you how to use tasteful humor and sentiment when speaking about a departed loved one.
91. The Power of Body Language: Best selling author Tonya Reiman analyzes people on the street and their body language. It includes very useful tips for public speaking.
93. Look the Part: Media Training shows how to utilize appearance for public speakers. Joel Osteen and other celebrities are used as examples.
94. Birthday Speech: Often people are called on to speak at birthdays. Even beginners can learn a great birthday toast by watching this video.
95. Rock Star: Learn how to be a better speaker by watching a rock star. Using Elton John as an example, presenters can learn a great deal from musicians.
96. Dialect Placement: The point of placement, or the way words resonate, can help you learn a new dialect. For those looking to drop or gain an accent, this video is key.
97. Bloopers: Dynamic Public Speaking is the source for this reel of bloopers. It is sure to keep you from making the same mistakes.
98. I Hate Public Speaking: This humorous song breaks down all the fears attached to public speaking. Perfect for those who need a laugh.
99. Public Speaking, Movement, and Gesture: Filmed in black and white, this video is full of nostalgia. Still relevant today, it focuses on body language during speaking.
100. Obama, McCain Body Language: In the wake of the first presidential debate between Barack Obama and John McCain, Dave Price speaks with “What Every Body Is Saying” author Joe Navarro for some insight into their body language.
101. How to Speak Like Winston Churchill: Dr. James Humes is a professor at the University of Southern California and has published many books on the art of public speaking. In this interview, James tells viewers the secrets behind the speeches of Winston Churchill and others.
General Public Speaking Advice
These videos give tips, advice, and more on all aspects of public speaking.
1. Killer Presentation Skills: Doug will change your perceptions of public speaking in this short video. Topics include fear, how to deal with anxiety, and more.
2. Presentations: Darren shows how anyone can become a professional public speaker. In this video, he overcomes the myths and fears, as well as offers valuable tips.
3. Secrets to Speaking Success: Get highlights from this four DVD set on advice for public speaking. Professional and recognizable speakers share their secrets, and you can also get a link if you are interested in purchasing the set.
4. Exceptional Speaking: This video reveals the three key elements for successful public speaking. They are creating emotion, rhythm pattern styles, and how to connect with listeners.
5. Gold Medal Speaking Skills: Laura Moyle has cerebral palsy and still managed to win a gold medal in speaking skills in 2007. Hear her story as well as tips on this video.
6. Build Your Speaking Skills: This video relates the importance for speaking the workplace. It focuses on speaking effectively to obtain the job you want.
7. Public Speaking/Presentation Skills: This is a keynote speech by Robert Graham. He teaches students the fundamentals of speaking and presentation.
8. Eric Schmidt Public Speaking Class: Self taught public speaker, Eric, gives a fifteen minute class on the art of public speaking. A Microsoft employee, he teaches that practice makes perfect.
9. Public Speaking - Conquer the Fear: Mike Aguilera is interviewed on how to overcome the fears of public speaking. He argues that adrenaline can be helpful in speaking.
10. Tips for Public Speaking: Sandra with WatchMojo shares tips for better presentation. Among others, they include a strong introduction, as well as body language.
11. The Most Important Skills: This video from “Speaking for Results” focuses on the most vital key to public speaking. Learn the importance of eye contact from this short video.
12. Public Speaking Secrets: Neil reveals the secrets to public speaking. Tips include how and when to give your name, as well as effective endings.
13. Secrets of Silence: Silence can say a lot about a speech. Separate yourself from other speakers by utilizing the art of the pause.
14. How to Speak Well: Maria advises viewers on how to speak professionally. Also included are gestures to improve your speaking.
15. 10 Ways to Have a More Dynamic Voice: This short introduction outlines how to get a voice makeover. Visit their site to complete the lesson.
16. Public Speaking Tips: Ken is a former broadcaster and gives the basics of public speaking. He teaches the importance of beginning, conclusion, and practice.
17. Public Speaking Guru: Wendee shows viewers how to get over their initial fear of speaking. This short video focuses on notes for speeches.
18. Anti-Snoozing Secrets: Ken discusses how to keep the audience engaged. Getting to the point quickly, as well as less is more, are vital to a responsive crowd.
19. 8 Ways Public Speaking Can Improve Your Life: This is a video of Chris Arnett speaking to a classroom. The audio is rough, but the speech is well worth a listen.
20. Experts Offer Public Speaking Advice: Using Miss Teen South Carolina as an example, this news segment is full of experts giving tips on public speaking.
21. From Speaking Zero to Hero: Douglas, a public speaking expert, gives tips on presentation skills. They include the power of the pause, how to avoid failure, and proper eye contact.
22. World Champion of Public Speaking: In 2003, Jim won the title of world champion of public speaking. In this video, he delivers a speech entitled, “The Maximum Value.”
23. Public Speaking Contest: PJ Kim won this contest in the Harvard Business School in 2006. Hear the speech that won him the award.
24. Online Public Speaking Workshop: Don is the head of Varney Speaks. He gives several tips on mastering the art of public speaking.
25. Presentation Skills: Darren was the world champion of public speaking in 2001. Hear how he overcame stage fright to achieve this goal.
26. Extemporaneous Speech: Daryl gives viewers the benefits of using extemporaneous speech in presentations. By relying less on notes and more on yourself, he lays out how to give a more natural speech.
27. Be a Confident Speaker: Inside Success Radio interviews the authors of “The Confident Speaker.” They unravel the myths and offer tips for public speaking.
28. Body Language in Public Speaking: Body language is key when public speaking. Learn how to master the technique by watching this video.
29. Three Tips for Improved Presentations: In this short video, you will learn three quick and easy tips for better presentation. They include first impressions, engagement, and relaxation.
30. 5 Tips to Effective Public Speaking: Karen, a self stated non expert in public speaking, nonetheless delivers effective tips. They include preparation, organization, energy, and more.
31. Audience Involvement: Involve an audience by discussing examples that are easy to relate to. Look for individuals in the audience to help make your points and get other tips from this video.
Stage Fright
The first, and usually most common, obstacle to public speaking is stage fright. Learn how to overcome those moments before and during a speech with the help of these videos.
32. Six Ways to Control Your Stage Fright: Dr. Bill Lampton is a professional speaker and communication coach. In this short video, he gives six ways to control, not eliminate, stage fright.
33. How to Overcome Stage Fright: Dileesa is a singer and discusses how she gets over stage fright. After preparing well, she advises breathing techniques for nervous performers.
34. Stage Fright Attack: This video gives a useful technique on how to instantly deal with panic attacks on stage. The speaker advises to defocus and also links to his website offer more articles and tips for public speaking.
35. The Critical First 5 Minutes: Chris shows how the first five minutes of a presentation are critical to avoiding stage fright. By having them down perfectly, speakers can avoid fear.
36. Carly Simon’s Stage Fright: Globally renowned singer and notorious for stage fright, Carly Simon discusses dealing with and overcoming it. This frank interview is ideal for those looking for an inside look on stage fright.
37. 3 More Ways to Control Stage Fright: Are you jittery and jumpy before you face an audience? Business communication expert Bill, gives three tips, as well as a link to his website for more public speaking related topics.
38. How to Overcome the Anxiety: Seymour is the founder of Change That’s Right Now, which specializes in communications. In this video, he gives expert advice on how to overcome the anxiety that comes with stage fright.
39. Speak Fearlessly: This video uses clips and quotations to inspire its viewers to speak without fear. Using powerful images and parts of historic speeches, it is worth a view.
40. How to Overcome Stage Fright: This video goes beyond the traditional, “visualize everyone in their underwear,” to give specific tips and tools to combat stage fright.
41. How to Get Rid of Stage Fright: Radio personnel interview performers on how they deal with stage fright. Those interviewed include DJ’s, MC’s, and musicians.
42. AskSamHarris: Sam, a regular video blogger and speaker, answers how he deals with stage fright. He also answers other questions with humor.
43. How to be a Rock Star: Dan is a rock musician and discusses how he deals with stage fright. He teaches how to boost your confidence and pump yourself up for a performance.
44. Stage Fright: Stand Up Comedy Tips: Use stand up comedy to overcome stage fright. Chris will show you how in this short video.
45. How to Remove the Fear of Public Speaking: This video teaches EFT to alleviate stage fright. It shows how to utilize repetitive motions and words to calm speakers.
46. Stage Fright: One of the most famous performers, Barbara Streisand explains stage fright live and on stage in this short video.
Tips from Scott
Most famous as the “Name Tag Guy,” Scott covers everything from preparation to conclusion in this series of videos on public speaking.
47. How to Prepare a Speech: Instead of concentrating on rehearsal, Scott urges you to focus on preparation. Tips include diet, warm up, early arrival, and more.
48. How to Begin a Public Speech: Learn how to hit the ground running when beginning a speech. Tips include smiling, pausing, and opening with a story.
49. How to Use Humor: Scott regularly uses humor during public speaking. He gives five tips for incorporating humor into presentations, including how to be funny without jokes.
50. Speaking in a Business Setting: Learn how to impress your boss and co-workers with Scott’s tips. Focusing on a business setting Scott asks and answers the four questions on giving speeches.
51. How to Pace a Public Speech: If you rush and panic during speeches, this video is for you. Learn how to breath and pause for better presentations.
52. How to Make an Audience Feel Comfortable: Learn how to warm up an audience by attacking their doubts directly. Scott advises honesty among many other tips to achieve this.
53. How to Engage an Audience: Without engagement, the audience will not remember the speech. Learn how to connect with these four tips from Scott.
54. Memorizing vs. Notes: Scott advises speakers to use notes during presentations. He also warns of the dangers of mapping out speeches word for word.
55. How to Use Storytelling: This video will show you how to utilize stories in public speaking. Reminding viewers that people remember stories not bullet points, Scott will show you how to use PIP for better story telling.
56. Rules & Advice: This video will show you how to capture the audience within the first five seconds. Using smiles, eye contacts, and numbers, Scott will show you how to grab everyone’s attention.
57. How to Use Your Voice: By using personal philosophy and ideas, instead of your literal voice, Scott urges speakers to be known for their own specific terms and speech.
58. How to be a Good Public Speaker: Scott focuses on approachability for public speakers. Tips include how to relate to the audience by admitting to a mistake, connecting, and staying afterwards to shake hands.
59. Tips for Giving a Memorable Speech: Most people only remember one thing about a public speech. Scott shows you four essential ingredients for increasing audience retention.
60. Clock Management: Want to be a better public speaker? Learn how to manage and utilize a time limit when giving a presentation.
61. How to Close a Public Speech: Arguing that audience only remember two things, Scott believes in a strong opening and closing. Learn how to make great closing remarks with this video.
From ExpertVillage
Tracy, the red sweater lady, is a communications specialist and offers tons of free videos on everything related to public speaking from warming up to credibility.
62. The Night Before: Public speaking begins long before you take the stage. Learn how to rest, eat, and prepare the night before the speech is given.
63. Coping With Nervousness: Taking nervousness and turning it into energy is the focus of this video. It isn’t as hard as it sounds.
64. Visualizing Success: Fear of public speech can be conquered by visualizing success. Learn how to do it, as well as the specifics from this video.
65. Physical Warm Up: Move around to get blood flowing to better your speech. This video contains several easy to follow routines for better presentations.
66. Relaxation Exercises: This video will show you how to release the pent up tension in your face. These techniques teach how to properly massage the nerves away.
67. Voice Warm Up: Avoid embarrassing voice related mishaps by watching this video. Learn how to warm up your voice and relax your face for better public speaking.
68. Practice Breathing: This video advises to spend a minute or two breathing before speaking. The rib expansion technique is also taught here.
69. Smile & Frown: Professional speakers use smiling and frowning to warm up before presentations. This video will show you exactly how they do it.
70. Long Tongue Twisters: For those who need extra warming up, try tongue twisters. The instructor gives the benefits and examples of this warm up technique.
71. Know the Audience: Nothing determines topic and type of presentation like an audience. Learn how to negotiate the territory between formal and informal, as well as other audience types.
72. Practice & Preparation: One of the most important parts of public speaking is practice. The techniques and tips for practicing are emphasized here, including getting your mother to help.
73. Focus Group Energy: Simple improvisation and other tips to focus the audience are included in this video. Ice breakers and story telling are also discussed.
74. Eye Contact: In order to connect with the audience, the speaker must make eye contact. This video teaches the rules to negotiating between too much and too little eye contact.
75. Using Notes: Learn the pros and cons of using notes from this video. It illustrates the right and wrong way to utilize cards.
76. Voice Inflection: Starting this video in monotone, Tracy gives examples on how and how not to use voice during speaking.
77. Body Language: Tracy teaches how to make an impression with posture. Tips include how to stand, walk, and manage a podium.
78. Breathing, Smiling, & Focusing: Learn these three essentials for public speaking. By pausing, connecting, and concentrating, even nervous speakers can sound like pro’s.
79. Rate of Speech: Many new speakers talk too fast or slow when presenting. Learn how to negotiate timing through practice with this video.
80. Great Speech Demonstration: Great speakers learn by watching other speakers. This speech about car buying is intended as a teaching tool for public speakers.
81. Charisma: Establishing a friendly and dynamic atmosphere is key when speaking. Learn how to be aggressive and extroverted from this video.
82. Credibility: No speech is complete no matter how well prepared unless the audience sees the speaker as credible. Tracy shows you how to turn perceived into actual credibility.
Specialty Videos
These videos were made with specific speeches and speakers in mind.
83. Speaking Secrets of Barack Obama: TJ Walker reveals the secret behind Barack Obama’s speaking in his DVD. Get information and highlights on this interview with CNN.
84. Learning from Obama: TJ appears with the Wall Street Journal to show business managers how to utilize the election and speeches to better their speaking skills by studying Barack Obama.
85. Wedding Toast Speech: Have to give a speech at a wedding? Then listen as Bob gives tip on how to craft the perfect toast.
86. Best Man Wedding Speech: At some point in their life, most men will be asked to be a Best Man. Learn how to avoid clumsy, broken speeches with this simple video.
87. Best Wedding Speech: With over 100,000 views, see why this speech is such a winner. In 2006, the Best Man at this wedding uses humor and grace to toast the bride and groom.
88. Motivational Keynote Speaker: John Di Frances is a prominent motivational speaker. See how a professional speaker delivers by watching this speech.
89. Acceptance Speech: Have you won an award and don’t know what to say when you receive it? Learn how to put this speech in context, give it dignity, and express proper thanks.
90. How to Write a Eulogy Yourself: Writing and delivering a eulogy can be taxing for even the most experienced speaker. This video will show you how to use tasteful humor and sentiment when speaking about a departed loved one.
91. The Power of Body Language: Best selling author Tonya Reiman analyzes people on the street and their body language. It includes very useful tips for public speaking.
93. Look the Part: Media Training shows how to utilize appearance for public speakers. Joel Osteen and other celebrities are used as examples.
94. Birthday Speech: Often people are called on to speak at birthdays. Even beginners can learn a great birthday toast by watching this video.
95. Rock Star: Learn how to be a better speaker by watching a rock star. Using Elton John as an example, presenters can learn a great deal from musicians.
96. Dialect Placement: The point of placement, or the way words resonate, can help you learn a new dialect. For those looking to drop or gain an accent, this video is key.
97. Bloopers: Dynamic Public Speaking is the source for this reel of bloopers. It is sure to keep you from making the same mistakes.
98. I Hate Public Speaking: This humorous song breaks down all the fears attached to public speaking. Perfect for those who need a laugh.
99. Public Speaking, Movement, and Gesture: Filmed in black and white, this video is full of nostalgia. Still relevant today, it focuses on body language during speaking.
100. Obama, McCain Body Language: In the wake of the first presidential debate between Barack Obama and John McCain, Dave Price speaks with “What Every Body Is Saying” author Joe Navarro for some insight into their body language.
101. How to Speak Like Winston Churchill: Dr. James Humes is a professor at the University of Southern California and has published many books on the art of public speaking. In this interview, James tells viewers the secrets behind the speeches of Winston Churchill and others.
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