The Oxford Union Guide to Successful Public Speaking

Since it was founded in 1823, the Oxford Union has established itself as the world's leading forum for debate. It is the place US senators visited to ask advice on the conduct of debates; a breeding ground for great orators - it has attracted an unparraleled collection of speakers over the years, including the Dalai Lama, Malcom X, Yasser Arafat, Henry Kissinger, Mother Theresa, Billy Joel, Ronald Regan, Michael Jackson. Dr Dominic Hughes and Benedict Philips, the Oxford Union's most successful debating pair in recent years, give tips and advice on all forms of public speaking - from the wedding address to the boardroom presentation. This book is the essential tool for anyone wishing to become an accomplished public speaker by providing the secrets behind writing and performing great speeches through case studies and lessons from famous speeches and speakers.