As one who is deadly serious about his craft, Conor reads and studies a lot about the craft of speech, speech making and speech writing.
Following are a number of books that should be of interest to anyone who is involved in speech writing, public speaking and which would be well worth reading if you are interested in Toastmasters Accredited Speaker Program.
Sorensen shows how he and JFK wrote some of his great speeches. He is extraordinarily self-effacing in terms of his contribution to Kennedy's work, most obviously when discussing Profiles in Courage where despite all evidence to the contrary, he still maintains Kennedy was the sole author. This is a memoir more than a book on speechwriting, but a great read.
I know Kevin O'Connor and Cyndi Maxey personally, so I expected good content and advice re speech content, material and presentation skills.
That is exactly what you will get in this book. There is nothing dramatically new in this book, but all the advice is presented extremely well and cogently. Their section on "Create a Connection" is particularly good. One of the best books on public speaking out there."
NO secrets, BUT plenty of good material and anecdotes to help the budding or experienced speaker become much, much better. Gallo has worked in communications for much of his life bringing together a rich litany of anecdotes and personalities.
The irony is that one of Gallo's secrets is "Clarity." The book cover is one of the most cluttered efforts on the shelves. Otherwise, a really good book
Timeless wisdom from Lilly Walters who ran her own speakers bureau and knows what works / doesn't work. She provides 11 steps to successful speeches and speechmaking. She provides a detailed checklist which I personally find useful.
Abraham Lincoln, probably the finest presidential speech writer of them all, allegedly said, "For those who like this sort of thing, they'll like this sort of thing." Well, Abe and anyone with even the slightest interest in US politics won't just like this book, they would make it mandatory reading for speechwriters. Great anecdotes and history about presidential speech writing.
Samuel Rosenman was speechwriter for FDR. If lucky, you will find this at your local library (published 1952). A book rightly mentioned by Reagan speechwriter Peggy Noonan as a "classic."
Conor Cunneen Accredited Speaker Toastmasters
Chicago based Irish motivational and business speaker Conor Cunneen is one of less than 70 people in the history of Toastmasters to achieve the coveted Toastmasters Accredited Speaker designation.
The Toastmasters Accredited Speaker program has seen fewer than 15 percent of all applicants achieve Accredited Speaker designation since the program began in 1981. Conor achieved his Toastmasters Accredited Speaker designation in Las Vegas 2011.
Cork born Conor Cunneen is a Chicago based motivational business speaker whose Brand Promise is E4: Energize, Educate, Entertain and Easy to work with.
Toastmasters Accredited Speaker Conor Cunneen can be contacted at 630 718 1643.
Conor Cunneen is a Distinguished Toastmaster in addition to being an Accredited Speaker
Conor puts his Toastmasters Accredited Speaker designation to good use as an in demand Humorous, Motivational business speaker.Here you can see some clips where Conor has audiences Laughing and Learning on:
Attitude
The Brand Experience
Learn the real Secret to his Irish brogue .
Accredited Speaker Conor Cunneen wondering where his hair has gone!
On its website, Toastmasters international makes the following comment about the Accredited Speaker Program:
"Accredited Speakers possess professional caliber speaking skills and are able to attract and hold the attention of any audience. The expertise needed to speak professionally makes becoming an Accredited Speaker an elite accomplishment. Fewer than 15 percent of all applicants have earned the designation of Accredited Speaker since the program commenced."
Toastmasters Magazine interview with Conor Cunneen re Accredited Speaker Toastmasters designation. (Hit "last page viewed")
Accredited Speaker Program Tips from Toastmasters International
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