The Public Speaking Playbook
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Video
Concluding Your Speech
“How To End Your Speech (3 excellent closings)"
The speaker describes three effective ways to conclude a speech, followed by examples of closings from real speeches.
Restate the Central idea or Thesis
“How to Write a Speech: Speech Conclusion”
The speaker gives some tips on establishing credibility which is important to gain the audience’s trust and attention.
Achieve Closure
How to Write a Speech: Speech Closing Technique
Since your closing determines whether you achieve the goal of your speech or not, this presentation presents an effective technique: the dialogue close
Audio
Concluding Your speech
“Concluding A Speech”
The speaker explains the purposes conclusions serve and how to conclude a speech.
Concluding Your Speech
“Beginning and Ending a Speech”
The speaker explains how to begin a speech and how to conclude one, including important tips.
Concluding Your Speech
“4 Ways to End a Speech with a Bang”
The speaker explains how to conclude a speech most effectively.
Web Resources
Concluding Your Speech
Toastmasters International: “Concluding Your Speech”
The very detailed piece covers the essentials for concluding a speech.
Ending Strong
“10 Ways to End Your Speech with a Bang”
This piece shows how to close a speech with a bang.
Restate the Central Idea of Thesis
It’s a Wrap: Concluding Your Speech Completely
This piece suggests three parts to a successful conclusion.