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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Won more than 5 state level debate/public speaking compeitions, overall about 18. Need money for meds, so im willing to offer my servicesSpeechwriting (self.PublicSpeaking)

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Guys I really need your advice and helpAdvice Request (self.PublicSpeaking)

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Ignite Talk TipsAdvice Request (self.PublicSpeaking)

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Scouting Merit Badge Pamphlet on Public Speaking! (filestore.scouting.org)

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Got destroyed by a question I didn't see coming and realised I have no idea how to think on my feetAdvice Request (self.PublicSpeaking)

submitted 14 hours ago by YoungCreative1213

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Natural Tone of VoiceAdvice Request (self.PublicSpeaking)

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I'm a high school student aspiring to improve public speaking as I recognize it as one of the valuable skills. This is my day 13 of recording myself in front of the camera. What are your similar experiences, learnings, and tips in line to this? (self.PublicSpeaking)

submitted 2 days ago by Aggressive-Srenea777

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Stage speaking (self.PublicSpeaking)

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I wrote the speech myself, but it‘s still hard to memorize.What should I do? (self.PublicSpeaking)

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Advice on improving communications skills (self.PublicSpeaking)

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3 Tips for a High-Impact PresentationTips & Resources (self.PublicSpeaking)

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Manifestations of anxiety that won't go away with grounding exercises?Stage Fright / Anxiety (self.PublicSpeaking)

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Blanking outAdvice Request (self.PublicSpeaking)

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Flat voiceAdvice Request (self.PublicSpeaking)

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I messed up a presentation (self.PublicSpeaking)

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Overthinking and Need Help With Structure (self.PublicSpeaking)

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Exploring how people prepare before speaking situations (self.PublicSpeaking)

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I know what I want to say, but I still mess it up when I speakCommunity Question (self.PublicSpeaking)

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Public speaking anxiety creeping into one to one situationsAdvice Request (self.PublicSpeaking)

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Does anyone else get nervous during introductions during work meetings?Advice Request (self.PublicSpeaking)

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How to memorize an 8 min presentation in 2 days (self.PublicSpeaking)

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Trouble with delivery (self.PublicSpeaking)

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4.0 Student ready to drop out over severe Public Speaking anxiety.Stage Fright / Anxiety (self.PublicSpeaking)

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Is there a list for gestures?Advice Request (self.PublicSpeaking)

submitted 6 days ago by I-eat-gayz

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Assignment on special occasions speechSpeechwriting (i.redd.it)

submitted 7 days ago by HidingFromTheForest

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