Public Speaking Activities



A comprehensive list of public speaking activities you can take part in. I hope this list inspires you to overcome your fears of public speaking. There's so much you can be a part of!

Many of these can be practiced by joining Toastmasters or by doing the exercises on this web-site.

  • Introducing yourself or your business to a group
  • Speaking up in a meeting
  • Introducing a colleague
  • A demonstration talk
  • A fact-finding report
  • An abstract concept
  • A wedding speech
  • A presentation of an award or a gift
  • A farewell speech
  • a family gathering
  • Master Of Ceremonies
  • Giving toasts
  • Speaking in praise
  • Roasting someone
  • Presenting and accepting awards
  • Prepare and present briefings, proposals, technical papers and technical team presentations
  • Public relations speeches
  • "speak under fire"
  • handle the media
  • management situations like briefings, technical speeches, motivational talks and confrontations
  • impromptu speeches
  • sales presentations
  • inspirational speeches
  • keynote speaker - opening or closing
  • oral interpretations
  • presenting workshop and conference presentations
  • Role-playing and problem-solving sessions
  • speaking as a company representative
  • speaking for money
  • an entertaining or dramatic speech
  • speak after dinner
  • influence and persuade others to accept your ideas, products, or services
  • Television presentations
  • present editorials
  • appear as a guest on a "talk show"
  • conduct a press conference
  • use television to train
  • telling a folk tale
  • the personal story
  • stories with morals
  • the touching story
  • the historical story
  • poetry
  • monodramas
  • plays
  • oratorical speeches
  • negotiating
  • handling criticism
  • coaching someone to improved performance
  • expressing dissatisfaction effectively
  • humorous stories and jokes
  • an entirely humorous speech
  • a eulogy





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