ACU Speaking Center

02/17/2023

Not sure what to do to prepare for your speaking center appointment? here's a handy to-do list!

02/16/2023

It's important to know how to communicate! Watch this short video to find out why.

Have you ever talked with a friend about a problem, only to realize that he just doesn't seem to grasp why the issue is so important to you? Have you ever presented an idea to a group, and it's met with utter confusion? What's going on here? Katherine Hampsten describes why miscommunication occurs s...

02/14/2023

Make your thesis a big statement! Keep your topic involved, but make it a broad statement so you have room to elaborate on it in your main points

02/14/2023

Just because you're introverted doesn't mean you can't be a great public speaker. Check out this guide to help you rock your next speech https://www.forbes.com/sites/ellevate/2019/10/16/the-introverts-guide-to-public-speaking/?sh=30ed569c6db9

02/03/2023

We are so excited to see you all again! We are open and excited to see everyone's speeches this semester. Book your appointment now before they start to fill up!

02/02/2023

Speech anxiety is normal! It's okay to be nervous, here are some tips from speaking coach Lisa Nichols to help you overcome it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzeC3V6iOfs

01/31/2023

The best way to get comfortable giving a speech is to practice! the more you practice, the better you understand the material and the more comfortable you get with thinking on your feet. Need somewhere to practice? Come see us at the speaking center and practice with one of our consultants.

10/31/2022

Happy Halloween! Feeling spooked by an upcoming speech? Here are some halloween themed tips from Mindful Presenter to make the speech feel a little less scary.

Public speaking and halloween have something in common. Both can be a very scary experience for many people.

10/28/2022

If it feels like you have too much information to fit on a limited amount of speaker's notes, let us help! bring in your speakers notes, present your speech, and let our consultants know that's what you need help on!

10/27/2022

Make your speech one to remember! Here are tips from Communication Coach Alex Lyon on how to do that!

5 Tips to Make Your Public Speaking Message More Memorable. We'll look at concrete tips, tons of examples and illustrations, and DOs and DON'Ts that come wit...