The Three Keys to Public Speaking

Public speaking is a skill involving elements available to all who work on them, writes Ian Hu in Slaw, Canada’s online legal magazine. There are three keys to public speaking: ethos, pathos, and logos. Ethos is achieved when the speaker is convincingly credible. Pathos is achieved when the audience is emotionally moved. Logos is achieved when the reasoning presented is reasonable.

• See also: The Art of Timing

Why are smart lawyers so bad at conversation?

In this Counsel Cast with Karin Conroy podcast, award-winning journalist, speaker and author Celeste Headlee discuss what makes one person excellent at conversation and another terrible. Becoming a better conversationalist starts with paying attention and listening, skills that also can make you a better presenter.

• See also: Why Introverts Make Good Speakers

Using Metaphors to Power Up Your Presentations

In this Toastmasters International podcast, speaker, coach and author Oscar Santolalla presents his four-step method for creating metaphors to liven up your presentations.