- I just want to say something up there without being terrified, and sit down again without having made a fool of myself

- I want to do better than I did last time

- I want to persuade people or motivate them to do something

- I want to win a contest

- I want to make people laugh

- I need to present to my professional association

- I have to make a toast at a wedding (or deliver a eulogy at a funeral).

- I want to educate or inspire my other, non-Toastmaster group.

No matter your reason, Make Great Speeches can help you.

Make Great Speeches is not just for Toastmasters - it's for anyone who finds they have to stand up and talk, whether at a professional meeting, for a church group or for a wedding. You'll find ideas here for all aspects of your speech development.

As a speaker are you terrified or accomplished? We can all find something more to learn about being a better speaker. Listen to other speakers, especially those you find strong and appealing. What are they doing that draws you in? Can you learn from them, and adapt what you've learned to your own style, your own occasions for communicating ideas?

Toastmasters will find a wealth of information in the Toastmaster manuals. What you read here offers different approaches and viewpoints to add to the basics. Make Great Speeches will help you add sparkle and pizzazz to all your speeches.

* Please note that this is website is NOT in any way affiliated with or endorsed by Toastmasters International.