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We know you're out there. You are the speakers who inspire, challenge and bless us with your words.

This collection of resources is for you. You'll find tips and insights on how to grow as a speaker. We're so excited about adding these first articles to this new area of our site. Let us know what you're learning. And we'd love to hear your own insights. Share them with us at WM Get Published!

Choosing a Speaking Topic
Amy Lively
Choosing a Speaking Topic When you are asked to speak at a special event or Bible study, you may feel you have an endless list of topics to share… or, you may be at a loss to choose your subject matter. Amy offers the following three tips to help you effectively communicate . . . keep reading
VIDEO: How Can I Overcome Nervousness When Speaking?
Amy Carroll
VIDEO: How Can I Overcome Nervousness When Speaking? Your heart races, your blood is pumping, beads of sweat dot your forehead, your throat is parched as every eye in the room is fixated on YOU! Have you ever been there? Does your heart skip a beat just thinking about it? Listen as Amy Carroll shares a helpful tip to get you past your bundle of nerves. . . . keep reading
From Jennifer: The Power of Story
Jennifer Rothschild
From Jennifer: The Power of Story One evening, Herman Melville, the author of Moby Dick, was visiting his friend and fellow novelist, Nathaniel Hawthorne at his Massachusetts home. The evening was filled with friendship and colorful story telling. . . . keep reading
VIDEO: How Can I Overcome My Fear of Speaking (Wells)
Thelma Wells
VIDEO: How Can I Overcome My Fear of Speaking (Wells) One Minute Wow Video: Thelma Wells gives us unscripted, but practical ways to organize your topic in preparation for speaking.  She believes preparation helps to calm your fears when speaking.

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Events: Hosting Interactive Breakout Sessions
Events: Hosting Interactive Breakout Sessions Do you want to make your breakout sessions more effective and interactive? Creating dialogue is a function of group dynamics. Sometimes it comes easily and other times not so much. Try out these tips for greater response from any group. . . . keep reading
From Jennifer: Speaking to the Speakers
Jennifer Rothschild
From Jennifer: Speaking to the Speakers Last month, I participated in a conference sponsored by CCN TV called Closer to Him. It was simulcast from Buffalo, New York. What a great ministry to partner with! I was blessed by the quality and heart of the event. One of the highlights was being with some of my favorite speaker-heroes . . . keep reading
From Jennifer: Turn Down the Volume
Jennifer Rothschild
From Jennifer: Turn Down the Volume I feel like I should start this column like those support groups start... "Hello, my name is Jennifer." (Then you say, "Hello Jennifer" and I continue...) "My name is Jennifer... and I am a speaker who used to yell!" There are several challenges facing women when it comes to public speaking. . . . keep reading
From Jennifer: Convicted to Avoid
Jennifer Rothschild
From Jennifer: Convicted to Avoid "What do you guys think of Jennifer Rothschild?" That was the opening question of a post in a chat room recently. The web offers interesting opportunities to communicate with each other and sometimes we don't even realize we are doing it! . . . keep reading
From Jennifer: Tool Talk
Jennifer Rothschild
From Jennifer: Tool Talk Jars and I have had an ongoing, antagonistic relationship for years. It doesn't matter if they house pickles, salsa or jam. The contents aren't the source of my annoyance, it's their lids that keep me agitated. I wrap my . . . keep reading
From Jennifer: Speaking of...
Jennifer Rothschild
From Jennifer: Speaking of... Last week I had a radio interview with Pat Williams, host of the "Road Home" radio broadcast in Orlando Florida. You may have heard of him, especially if you are a sports fan. He's the Sr. Vice President of the NBA's Orlando Magic . . . keep reading
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