Amazing Talks
Watch Well-Spoken Women Work Magic
Here are a few of my all-time favorite speeches and talks given by amazing Well-Spoken Women. They are exemplars of skill, talent, experience, and hard work in a variety of venues.
Watch, enjoy, and learn.
Oprah Winfrey, 2018 Golden Globes Ceremony
Emma González at March for Our Lives 2018
Gloria Steinem, Women’s March 2017
Hillary Clinton, Democratic National Convention 2016
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichi, TedTalks 2012
Mindy Kaling, Harvard Law School Commencement Address, 2014
Alicia Garza, Iowa Coalition for Community Improvement, 2017
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stanford Rathbun Lecture, 2017
Carla Harris, Take the Lead Conference, 2014
JK Rowling, Harvard University Commencement Address, 2008
Anita Hill, Senate Judiciary Committee Testimony, 1991
First Lady’s Convention Speech Is A Case Study In Excellence
In Philadelphia, First Lady Michelle Obama gave one of the most successful political convention speeches in history. The First Lady’s speech is a case study in how to present your authentic self. Her stirring words were matched by her poised performance. Watch and learn:
The Case for Diverse Leadership
One of the most powerful women on Wall Street makes a compelling case for gender diversity. In this Knowledge at Wharton conversation, Sallie Krawcheck offers frank and humorous advice on how to negotiate and network your way to the top. The former head of Smith Barney and Merrill Lynch is the owner and chair of […]
The Best Career Advice You Never Got
The CEO of Leading Women answers the question: “Why am I getting passed over?” Susan Colantuono discusses a leadership trait that you and many women may be missing. To close the gender gap at the top, Susan’s research shows women need to beef up their business, strategic, and financial acumen. It’s key for women to […]
Impassioned Plea for Women’s Rights
“We must change attitudes around the world.” Watch Angelina Jolie Pitt at the Women in the World Summit deliver an impassioned plea for women in war torn regions. Angelina pledges her personal support to the women and girls in Iraq and Syria facing horrifying violence. And, calls on the world powers to step up saying […]
Can introverts be strong public speakers?
Writer Susan Cain champions the talents of the shy and reserved. Watch the video: Susan Cain The Power of Introverts
Lessons from the Oscars
Make Your 15 Seconds Count Academy Award acceptance speeches have long been used by Hollywood stars to raise awareness of favored causes. The much-deserving top actress honorees both seized the opportunity before a worldwide audience. A comparison of the performances of Julianne Moore and Patricia Arquette reveals a sharp contrast in technique. Best supporting actress […]
Lesson from the Oscars
Make Your 15 Seconds Count Academy Award acceptance speeches have long been used by Hollywood stars to raise awareness of favored causes. The much-deserving top actress honorees both seized the opportunity before a worldwide audience. A comparison of the performances of Julianne Moore and Patricia Arquette reveals a sharp contrast in technique. Best supporting actress […]