Speech Master Class: Speeches to Change Your World

On Tuesday London Athenians and guests from clubs across London  enjoyed a master class on speechcraft delivered by the highly esteemed Freddie Daniels. From Aristotle's views on rhetoric through storytelling techniques to secret's divulged by Freddie's neighbour's dog, we were treated to a fun and inspirational presentation that included excerpts from Martin Luther King's " I Had A Dream " speech and even George W Bush's delivery! Inspiration, delivery and form were all covered with audience interaction and participation. We were encouraged not to seek perfection, but to seek connection with our audience. There were also very useful tips on constructing a story; using the classic storyline "shape", beginning with our hero on par, descending into desperate circumstances and then , with a bumpy ascent , reaching the satisfactory climax. We discovered the three classic components of a good speech: Pathos, logos and ethos and how to balance their proportions for motivational or persuasive speeches. Not only great fun , but an extremely useful evening.