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Eulogies are the happy way to say goodbye

Eulogies are not given at every funeral and that is a shame. After all, surely everyone deserves to be remembered for the mark they have made in life? So if there is a death in your circle try to ensure that someone gives a eulogy. Eulogies are basic... Read >

Graduation speeches depend on the graduates

Graduations speeches are stepping stones in the life of the graduates. Obviously then what the speaker will say at the graduation ceremony depends on how far those graduates have progressed on life’s journey After all those graduation speeches may be ... Read >

Father of the bride speeches are simple to write

The father of the bride is often a worried man. He may love his daughter greatly but is not too sure of his ability to write a speech that expresses his feeling properly. His daughter is often worried that he will make a mess of the speech and embarrass ... Read >

Commencement speeches should start graduates off on the right note

The title “Commencement speeches" says it all. Basically it says, “You are starting a new life and it’s up to you what you make of it." Commencement speeches then have to be motivational, challenging and encouraging. Getting all that across is, natural... Read >

Retirement is not the end of the road

Retirement is a crossroads on the journey of life. Retirement speeches should reflect that fact. They should talk about choices and decisions to be made. In other words they should be positive and speak about the future. That is not to say that retirem... Read >

Student Council speeches are a preparation for life.

Student Council speeches are challenging to give. Sometimes, of course, the speaker may be a member of the debating society and an accomplished speaker. If so running for the student council may pose no problems to him or to her. Often, though, the person... Read >

Graduation day is a day of mixed emotions.

Graduation is a day for celebrations and speeches. It’s a day for relief and gratitude. It’s a day when one way of life ends and another begins. Whether the graduate is going to continue studying or going into the working world life takes on a new twist. ... Read >

Wedding speeches should suit the occasion.

No two weddings are alike. Some are formal affairs and some are family events. Some cost a fortune while others don’t break the bank. One thing that is common to them all though is that at some time during the day someone will give a speech. Most spe... Read >

Inspirational speeches can change lives.

We associate inspirational speeches with great inspirational people such as President Obama or Nelson Mandela. That’s understandable because they have the opportunity to address the world. Radio and television crews, not to mention journalists will eager... Read >

Speech topics are as varied as the people who give speeches.

Speech topics are not difficult to find. You can look at the dictionary and simply choose some words that inspire you to speak. Alternatively, you can find a saying or quotation and write about that. You may choose to speak about a subject dear to your he... Read >

Commencement is the start of something great.

Commencement is the day when degrees and diplomas are conferred. That means that speakers at such ceremonies are speaking to people who are at a crossroads in their lives. They have those important bits of paper but most of them have not yet commenced lif... Read >

Speeches can change the world, or your corner of it.

Speeches are a way of reaching out to others. Whether you are speaking at a business conference or at your son’s wedding what you say should express your thoughts and your beliefs. You may want to say that there are better ways of making sales and go on ... Read >

A groom’s speech should be a well prepared.

Groom’s speeches are a reflection of the wedding day itself. Like everything else about the day they should be well prepared and polished. That does not mean, of course, that the groom’s speech should sound artificial and unlike what he would normally s... Read >

Best Man speeches should sound effortless

Best man speeches are a bit like yeast in a cake. They should help the best man rise to the occasion. That means that he has to prepare his speech really well. Unless he is a really talented public speaker he should not leave preparing that speech until t... Read >

Commencement speeches should be guidebooks for life.

Commencement speeches are as different as those who speak them. After all the speaker may be the Dean or a guest speaker who has accomplished something wonderful in his or her life. A past pupil or alumina is often asked to give the address based on his o... Read >