The Power of

Public Speaking

Lucas, S. (2007). The Art of Public Speaking. New York:

McGraw-Hill.

One who forms a judgment

on any point but cannot
explain it clearly might as
well never have thought at all
on the subject.
- Pericles, Greek leader

Importance of Public
Speaking
It

shares your ideas with the public.

During the modern times, a lot of
men and women have shared ideas
and have influenced the world with
their speeches.
Communication skills (including
public speaking) were the first
among the qualities sought by most
employers.

Importance of Public
Speaking
It

is a vital means of civic

engagement.
It can express your ideas that can
create an impact in a democratic
society.
It is a form of empowerment.
Public speaking offers you an
opportunity to make a difference.

To be successful, you must

have the ability to stand on
your feet, either one-to-one
basis or before a group, and
make a presentation that is
convincing and believable.
- Midge Costanza, Business
leader

Organized

PUBLIC
SPEAKING

Highly
structured
More
formal
Special
delivery

Tailored
With
impact
Adapting
feedback

ORDINARY
CONVERSATIO
N

Can be
interrupte
d
Can be
informal
Informal
delivery