Category Archives: Analysis of a Speech

Collection of Speech Analyses

Without question, the best way to become a better speaker is to speak. We learn by doing, making mistakes, reflecting, refining and doing again. However, there are other ways that we can improve our skills at the craft. One way … Continue reading

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Analysis of a Speech by Conan O’Brien

On 12 June 2011, Conan O’Brien delivered the commencement address to the 2011 graduating class of Dartmouth College. In cold, windy weather, he took the stage and wowed a crowd of thousands 24 minutes.Conan’s jokes, one-liners and funny anecdotes elicited … Continue reading

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Analysis of a Speech by Bruce Aylward

I have a special interest in this TED Talk for two reasons. First, the talk is given by Bruce Aylward, a fellow Canadian and one of my colleagues at the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. Bruce is a physician … Continue reading

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Analysis of a Speech by Kathryn Schulz

Analysis of a TED Talk by Kathryn Schultz Continue reading

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Analysis of a Speech by Mark Bezos

Analysis of a great TED Talk by Mark Bezos. Continue reading

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“I Have a Dream” by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Analysis of Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Continue reading

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