The Competent Public Speaker

Based on the National Communication Association's conceptual model for teaching and evaluating undergraduate public speeches (as developed by the author and others), Sherwyn P. Morreale offers a highly accessible, easy-to-teach, easy-to-learn approach to public speaking. The approach adopted in the text includes eight public speaking competencies - four on speech preparation and four on speech delivery - which are enhanced by emphasizing the impact of technology, ethics, culture, and diversity on public speaking. A number of unique features designed to improve teaching and learning include: - Students used as examples in each chapter so that readers can follow them as they learn about public speaking; - Tables and boxed text to reinforce the most important learning points; - Checkpoint and self-assessment tools so that readers can determine their level of competence and find out whether they are ready to proceed to the next chapter; - Competence-building activities for students to apply chapter concepts and practice public speaking strategies in the classroom or as take-home assignments; - An accompanying website which is updated on a regular basis and offers a forum for students to contact the author. Designed for introductory-level public speaking courses taught at two- and four-year colleges and universities, this text offers a distinctively practical alternative for students and teachers to achieve consistency across multiple sections of the public speaking course. An instructor's manual is available on request.

The fear of public speaking is the most common fear and actually prevents many people from achieving their great potential. Imagine if you were comfortable with speaking in public and took every opportunity presented, how would your life improve? Whether you are a student required to speak in the speech class, a manager requested to do a sales presentation or a friend asked to give a eulogy in a funeral, there are many benefits of public speaking as it's a great way to gain exposure, self-confidence, and success. Every great speaker started out as a poor one, what made them a success was their willingness to take a chance, try again, and view every opportunity as a learning experience to becoming a confident and competent speaker. This book is about the amazing 10 speeches of the author, a competent communicator in the renowned public speaking club, Toastmasters International. The speeches are wonderfully arranged and are in themselves thought provoking that will surely incite readers to rethink about their own realities. While this book basically revolves around ten speeches, the intention of this author is to bring the empowering messages of all the speeches to as many audience, listeners and readers possible. The topics discussed here are as timely and relevant today as they are yesterday and tomorrow. It is by this author's deep sincerity and aspiration that by mere sharing of his messages, as presented in his speaking engagements and now in this book, he will initiate conceptual ripples which will positively impact our world and make it better place to live in. Hopeful that the messages will go a long long way and time. Yet more to it, this book is basically a speech manual for public speakers and aspirants as well. This book will guide you through the world of public speaking while enjoying the amusing stories in the ten awesome speeches of a Competent Speaker. Toastmasters International members and TED Talks subscribers alike will definitely love this!

Advance from a Competent Public Speaker, to a Captivating Public SpeakerWherever you are in your public speaking journey, from novice to experienced, if you want to advance from simply competent to truly captivating - becoming a speaker people will remember - this book is for you. Like many, the author's own public speaking journey was daunting. He is not a professional speaking coach -- he is like you, a business and nonprofit professional who faced the daunting task of improving his public speaking skills because he knew they were vital to his future. Today he is an acclaimed international speaker, traveling the world to deliver keynote speeches and featured in the media, including 60 Minutes, CNN, the New York Times and other news sources. In this book he: ✅ Brings you real-world advice drawn from his real-world experience. ✅ Shatters the myths holding you back ✅ Teaches you how to write a compelling speech and connect with your audience ✅ Guides you -- in practical ways -- to overcoming your anxiety and fear. ✅ Shows you best practices in delivering speeches virtually (Zoom, Teams, etc.) ✅ Teaches you how to make the best use of visuals and master your technology ✅ Helps you along your journey to becoming a truly captivating speaker

"The workbook has several sections that will make it easy to build the best foundation when beginning a Speech course. There are many exercises that facilitate communication in various contexts. The chapters will assist Speech instructors and students in learning the various speech concepts in different contextual settings such as public speaking, interpersonal communication, and small group communication. You will also find several speeches at the end of the workbook that should be used to analyze and evaluate the various types of speeches that one will more than likely need to give in their lifetime. Studying these speeches will also facilitate the study of our American History and the role that speeches play in weaving our history."--Opening Letter (page vi).

We all can agree that being a good public speaker is an attribute. Great leaders, prominent business people and others we admire, are known for their ability to communicate. Public speaking is a key skill whether you want to stand up as a leader, become more competent at work, or just improve your day-to-day communication. Some are born with the natural gift of being an excellent public speaker. Others have developed it over the years. Regardless of where you are on your public speaking journey, you can always improve and hone this ability. Our communication is one way people size us up or judge us. Whether you agree with it or not, It is used as a gauge at work and in social settings to determine where we stand. Being a better communicator will help you climb both the work and social ladders. Sometimes being a good communicator is mistaken with being knowledgeable. We all know of countless examples of good communicators being successful despite their lack of knowledge or hard work. I will admit, as I improved my public speaking and communication skills, I was the beneficiary of being seen as more competent in a management role than I actually was. Just imagine if you were able to be a better public speaker or communicator. By pairing this communication skill with your knowledge and hard work ethic, there is no limit to where you will end up both professionally and personally. I can’t even count how many successful presentations, speeches, sales pitches and social engagements I have been a part of. More importantly, I have taught and helped numerous students and clients become better public speakers. These speakers have gone on to be better salespeople, move up their corporate ladder and become more likeable in their social circles. Some have even made it so far down the path, that they are now true masters of public speaking. This book is a collection of the strategies and tactics that I share with them. This is your opportunity to take a crash course on becoming a master public speaker. Just think of the impact that we could have. Good public speakers can empower, encourage and persuade entire crowds with just one speech. At work, you can motivate your team, land that big sale or project as well as talk your way into a promotion. Have you ever overheard someone having a conversation at a restaurant or other public setting and their simple conversation sounded like an authentic yet well rehearsed speech? Look at how others admire orators like that. There is no reason that you can’t excel in the same way. I am sure we agree that the above points are important, but why do we really need to improve our public speaking skills? The possible benefits are powerful and endless. Imagine having an improved sense of self-esteem. Picture yourself having better communication and leadership skills. You can have more friends and a larger professional network. Your personal satisfaction will go through the roof. This isn’t a scam. It’s a promise. Just work on the skills in this book, get out there and get exposure.

A postmodern framework, reflected in the second edition subtitle, brings together different traditions and patterns of communication from world wide oral rhetorics to today's speeches. Students learn to draw upon these resources help to develop their own communicative voice. Concepts and skills are demonstrated by extensive research (800 critical, historical, and empirical studies) and hundreds of contemporary and historical examples.

While maintaining its reputation for balancing the practice of public speaking with its classical and contemporary foundations, the 4th edition ofBetween One and Manyprovides students with the tools necessary to reach their audiences at school, in the workplace, and in the community. In this edition the authors use more accessible language, less jargon, and clear links between skills derived from theory and research and the actual practice of those skills. Based on the idea that the transaction between speakers and audiences determines the meaning of the message,Between One and Manydemonstrates that public speaking is a refined and extended version of the conversational skills students put to use daily.Divided into four parts, the book first introduces students to the elements of the speaking transaction, guides them through the process of developing their first speeches, provides them with skills they can use to manage their natural anxieties about public speaking, and emphasizes the relationship between their listening and speaking skills.In Part Two students learn to consider the audience and situation as they develop their speeches, how knowledge of audience diversity can make them more competent speakers, and about the knowledge and skills necessary to practice ethical speaking and listening. In Part Three, students begin to apply their knowledge and skills. They learn how to invent and organize their speeches, how to use language and deliver their speeches, and are shown how they can complement but never substitute their speech with presentational media. Part Four guides students in the practice of informative and persuasive speaking. It also focuses on the relationship between persuasive speaking and critical thinking, and helps students anticipate and prepare for the predictable occasions where they should expect to speak.