1. What is public speaking?

You should learn the art of public speaking:

• To persuade
• To inform
• To impress & influence

2. What are the personal benefits of public speaking?

• Boosts confidence
• Builds critical thinking
• Develops personal satisfaction

3. What are the professional benefits of public speaking?

• Career advancement

o Creative thinking
o Critical thinking
o Better communication with leadership
o Increases professionalism

• Builds a confident image
• Networking

4. 3Vs Approach

When you meet someone for the first time, you work on 3Vs, which are:

I. V-Vocal: (How is the speaker's voice?)
Vocal covers the following points:
o Tone
o Volume
o Pitch

II. V-Verbal: (What is the speaker saying?)
Verbal includes the following things:
o Words
o Communication skills
o Content
o Engagement

III. V-Visual: (How does the speaker look?)
Visual involves the non-vocal aspect of your body such as
o Body language
o Postures
o Gestures
o Facial expressions
o Dressing sense

5. What are the mental blocks in public speaking?