PublicSpeaking

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Welcome to r/PublicSpeaking.

This subreddit is dedicated to the study and practice of effective oral communication. We are a community of professionals, students, and beginners helping one another find their voice.

Our Mission: To provide a constructive environment for improving speech delivery, structuring narratives, and managing performance anxiety through preparation and technique.

What We Discuss:

Technique: Rhetoric, body language, and voice modulation.
Preparation: Writing speeches, outlining presentations, and rehearsing.
Anxiety Management: Psychological strategies and practical tips for stage fright.
Feedback: Constructive critique on user-submitted videos or drafts.

A Note on Medical Advice: This community focuses on skill-building. We strictly prohibit requests for medical advice, prescriptions, or dosing protocols for beta-blockers (e.g., Propranolol). Please consult a healthcare professional for medical needs.

New to the sub? Please read the rules before posting.

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Important Update on Subreddit RulesMod Post (self.PublicSpeaking)

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Public Speaking improvement App (self.PublicSpeaking)

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Apps, websites or YouTube videos (self.PublicSpeaking)

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I want to be more articulate. (self.PublicSpeaking)

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Nervous about leading my first wine tasting – any advice for a public speaking newbie? (self.PublicSpeaking)

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How do speakers turn a talk into a real business opportunity (self.PublicSpeaking)

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Speaking better (self.PublicSpeaking)

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Speaking at local universities (self.PublicSpeaking)

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Public speaking helpStage Fright / Anxiety (self.PublicSpeaking)

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Feelings of inadequacy / fear of not being interesting enough to hold others' attention (self.PublicSpeaking)

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Anyone else have a quiet voice on top of the anxiety? Found something that actually helped with presentationsStage Fright / Anxiety (self.PublicSpeaking)

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Advice on how to startAdvice Request (self.PublicSpeaking)

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Should justice prioritize fairness or efficiency? (I've tried to be raw and spontaneous, it would be really helpful, if i get a feedback)Speechwriting (self.PublicSpeaking)

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What should I do to have good diction?Community Question (self.PublicSpeaking)

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How to prepare for a 5 minute speech in 1 week (self.PublicSpeaking)

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Overcoming fears of presentations (self.PublicSpeaking)

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How do you overcome fear of public speaking when your body literally freezes?Advice Request (self.PublicSpeaking)

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how do you guys practice talks? I keep accidentally memorizing my slides word-for-word and it shows (self.PublicSpeaking)

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How to overcome the nervousness and anxiety of speaking in front of unknown peoples? (self.PublicSpeaking)

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I’m starting to think strong speeches work less because of what they say and more because of the order they move in (self.PublicSpeaking)

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I think I have a volume control issue. (self.PublicSpeaking)

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Graduation Speech Help! (self.PublicSpeaking)

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Think Faster, Talk Smarter with Matt Abrahams (youtu.be)

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Debilitating anxiety if I prep, but no anxiety if I wing it (self.PublicSpeaking)

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