Basics of Public Speaking

Name one of the top attributes that employers seek on a candidate's resume.

What are some of the potential benefits of taking public speaking?

How might you use what you learn in this class in the future?

On a scale of 1-5, how nervous are you about speaking in front of an audience?

• 1: I'm comfortable.

• 2: I'm only slightly uneasy. It's not something that I really worrry about.

• 3: I'm nervous, but I just try to get through it.

• 4: I'm pretty nervous.

• 5: I'm terrified!

What are some reasons that people experience public speaking anxiety? (mark all that apply)

• Personality

• Negative past experience

• Fear of being observed

If you experience public speaking anxiety, what would you say is the biggest reason?

• Personality

• Negative past experience

• Fear of being observed