Jacqueline Whitmore, an etiquette expert, says when it comes to wedding speeches – practice makes perfect! Jordan Greene is Society and Culture writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at ...

When Mimi Bliss took the podium two years ago at the annual volunteer-appreciation luncheon for the Monroe Harding Children’s Home, in Nashville, she faced a formidable scene: an audience of 150 ...

Most commencement speeches tend to follow a similar formula. However, some are so inspiring that they are remembered long after graduation. Presidents, Nobel Prize winners, CEOs, and comedians have ...

Have a role to play in the nuptials of a friend or family member? Professional speechwriter Alex Dymoke gives his advice on ...

A powerful introduction is the cornerstone of any impactful speech. Knowing how to start a speech effectively can determine whether your audience stays engaged or tunes out. Whether you’re addressing ...

Re “Harris Needs a Closing Argument. Here’s One,” by Bret Stephens (column, Oct. 16): Everyone should read Mr. Stephens’s column because it states exactly what the country needs right now. If Kamala ...

Dylan Dreyer shared her best professional and life advice during a rousing commencement speech at her alma mater, Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (formerly Cook College), in ...