Communication is the process of transferring information from a sender to a receiver. It can be done verbally, in writing, or non-verbally with gestures. The concept also refers to an academic major...

Storytelling is a creative way to communicate by using words and actions to describe ideas, beliefs, personal experiences, and life lessons. Adding stories to speeches evoke emotion, and listeners...

Good stories are built on plot, characters, setting, conflict, and theme, using elements of storytelling such as dialogue, description, suspense, humor, and tone. When creatively combined, the result...

You may be called upon to introduce yourself in a speech or introduce a speaker, a guest, an employee, a product, or a concept. Your job is to grab the audience's attention so that they are ready to...

When you move on in life from a job, a neighborhood, or a position, you may be formally honored and need to make a farewell speech on your last day. While most goodbye speeches follow a simple...

When leaving a job, position, or place, it is common to give a farewell speech if there is a get-together in your honor. You might graciously thank your colleagues, friends, and neighbors for the...