James Holloway coaches executives, founders, and professionals on scripted delivery and on-camera presence. His writing covers speech structure, words-per-minute pacing, and why most people's instincts about eye contact work against them.
James Holloway
25 articles by James Holloway
Podcast Script Template With 3 Examples You Can Copy
Copy a podcast script template, then see three full podcast script examples for solo, interview, and co-hosted episodes, written to be read aloud.
How to Speak More Clearly Without Just Talking Louder
People asking you to repeat yourself? Clarity is usually pace and articulation, not volume. Six fixes, plus how to tell which one you actually need.
What Is an Informative Speech, and What Goes Into One?
Confused about informative vs persuasive? An informative speech runs on facts alone. See the four types, a reusable outline, and examples for each one.
12 Elocution Exercises for Adults to Speak More Clearly
Struggling with mumbling or unclear speech? These 12 elocution exercises for adults target articulation, diction, and vocal clarity — no coach required.
How Fast Should You Speak? Voice Speed and Speaking Rate Explained
Most speakers deliver 120–150 words per minute. Learn the ideal speaking rate for presentations, podcasts, and video — and how to find your personal sweet spot.
Stage Fright: 9 Evidence-Based Ways to Overcome It Before You Speak
Stage fright affects up to 75% of speakers. Learn 9 evidence-based techniques from communication research to reduce anxiety and speak with confidence.
9 Public Speaking Tips That Actually Build Confidence
Nervous before you speak? These 9 public speaking tips cover pacing, pauses and eye contact — plus why presidents and CEOs read from a teleprompter.
Top 7 Tools for Interactive Presentations in 2026
Top 7 tools for interactive presentations, ranked for 2026. Teleprompter.works takes #1 for confident delivery, plus Mentimeter, Slido, Prezi, Canva and Miro.
What Is a Virtual Teleprompter? (and How It Differs from Hardware Prompters)
A virtual teleprompter runs on your phone, tablet or browser instead of beam-splitter glass. See how it compares to hardware prompters and which setup fits you.
What Great Motivational Speakers Do Differently (It's Not Charisma)
The best motivational speakers use specific, learnable techniques. A communication coach breaks down what makes a speaker memorable and how to apply it.
7 Presentation Skills That Actually Change How Audiences See You
Seven presentation skills from fifteen years of coaching: structure, eye contact, pacing, vocal variety, body language, Q&A, and handling nerves on stage.
How to Report Breaking News Without a Teleprompter — 5 Field Techniques That Work Live
Field reporters often work without a teleprompter. Five techniques anchors and journalists use to deliver breaking news live, and how a phone can fill the gap.
How to Write a Speech Outline — Template and Step-by-Step Guide
A speech outline maps your introduction, body and conclusion before you write a word. Get a copy-paste template, a 5-minute method and tips from a speech coach.
How to End a Speech: 7 Closing Techniques That Leave an Impression
A weak ending undercuts everything before it. These 7 techniques show how to end a speech memorably, with examples and advice for nailing the final line.
Persuasive Speech: Definition, Structure, and How to Write One That Works
A persuasive speech aims to change what your audience believes or does. Get the definition, 5-step structure, real examples, and delivery tips that work.
Presidential Teleprompter: How the Two-Panel Setup Works and Why Every Leader Uses One
Modern US presidents use a presidential teleprompter — two glass panels on stands. Here's how it works, what it costs, who runs it, and how to set one up.
Voice Modulation: What It Is and How to Improve It for On-Camera Delivery
Voice modulation means controlling pitch, pace, volume, and tone. Here are the 4 P's, what speakers get wrong, and drills to sharpen your vocal delivery.
What Is a Keynote Address? Definition, Structure, and Delivery
A keynote address sets the tone for an event — here's what distinguishes it, who gives one, and how to structure and deliver a keynote address that resonates.
What Is a Teleprompter? How It Works, Types, and When to Use One
Teleprompter meaning and definition: a display that shows your script at the camera lens so you read without looking down. How it works, types, and when to use one.
How Many Words Is a 15 Minute Speech?
A 15-minute speech is 1,950 words at TEDx pace (130 wpm) to 2,400 words at fast delivery. Free calculator + breakdown by pace, page count, and slide timing.
Public speaking skills: 5 that actually move the needle
These 5 concrete public speaking skills make a measurable real-world difference — with practice methods that work on stage and in front of a camera.
What Is a Confidence Monitor for Presenters?
Confused by confidence monitors? A coach explains what a confidence screen is, how broadcast pros use one, typical sizes, and how to DIY it with a laptop or iPad.
Cue Cards vs Teleprompter: Which One Works Better?
Cue cards (often written queue cards) or a teleprompter? A speech coach compares both — eye contact, tech risk, on-camera delivery, and when each one wins.
100+ Informative Speech Topic Ideas (Organized by Category)
Stuck on a topic? Browse 100+ informative speech topic ideas sorted by category — science, history, health, psychology, and more.
Which Type of Speech Should You Give? Every Format, Explained
Not every speech works the same way. Learn the main types of speeches — manuscript, impromptu, extemporaneous, and more.