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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Oct 19, 2019
- 3 min
Why Your Speech Should Have A Theme Too
Themes are wildly popular for Mitzvahs, but they're also an excellent tool for writing your speech. Here's why.
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- May 6, 2019
- 2 min
Why You Shouldn’t Turn To The Internet To Write Your Next Speech
If you’ve been asked to make a speech, it may be tempting to turn to the Internet for help. But here's why it's not a good idea.
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Mar 31, 2019
- 3 min
Toast Time? Here Are My Biggest Pet Peeves
The emcee says it’s time for so-and-so to make a toast. There’s a subconscious pause as everyone in the audience braces themselves for what
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Jan 13, 2019
- 3 min
5 Ways Special Occasion Speeches Will Change in 2019
I've learned a lot about what it takes to write and deliver a winning speech. Here are the trends I'll be tracking around special o
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Holly Blum, the Word Whisperer
- Oct 15, 2018
- 3 min
5 Do’s and Don’ts of Making A Speech
How much more enjoyable could it be for speechgivers (and by extension, their audiences) if they followed the simple do’s and don’ts of maki
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Mar 16, 2018
- 2 min
Is It Okay to Read My Speech Off Paper?
Many people think they should deliver a speech from memory, without notes or paper in front of them. Are they right?
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Jan 18, 2018
- 2 min
Why Your Service Speech Should Be Different Than The Party Speech
The speech you give at a Bar/Bat Mitzvah service shouldn't follow the same rules as a speech given at the party. Here's why.
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Jan 3, 2018
- 3 min
The Worst Speeches Ever!
Unfortunately some of the most memorable speeches are for all the wrong reasons. Check out this list of worst-ever speeches and make sure y
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Jun 9, 2016
- 3 min
Five Tips for Giving A Great Bar or Bat Mitzvah Toast
Mazel tov! Your child is becoming a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, experiencing a meaningful Jewish rite of passage and marking an important day for your family. You have likely spent months or years planning every detail of the event, from the service to the party and everything in between. It’s a day full of joy and celebration, and the speech or toast you give your child should reflect that. You may rejoice at the opportunity to speak about your child, while others struggle to tran
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Holly Blum, The Word Whisperer
- Jan 20, 2016
- 3 min
What's Your Tagline?
You have been asked to make a speech. Whether it’s for your brother’s wedding, daughter’s Bat Mitzvah, grandma’s 90th birthday or your boss’ retirement party, you will be standing in front of a group of people who will be listening to what you have to say. A common question I hear again and again is: Where do I start? First, remember that you should talk for no more than five minutes. If you can keep it to three, even better. Like James Roosevelt said, “Father gave me the
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