My Strength Of Public Speaking Essay

Growing up in a small town, I was never the one to stand out in a crowd. I would usually stand in the distance, while my little brother and sister shined to be spontaneous like always. To me, public speaking has always been one of my biggest weaknesses in school. Because of this I would not describe myself as shy, rather anxious to preform a speech. This year one of my main goals is to make my weakness one of my strengths. Public speaking is something that I will not be able to not hide from throughout my everyday life and career as a Psychologist. By attending class and getting as involved as I can, preparing more, and getting to know the crowd I will be presenting to, I will get started on my path to becoming a better public speaker. Once I start applying these goals, I will be able …show more content…
Getting involved and becoming familiar with my professor, their expectations, and with the classroom’s settings will make everything seem like less of a surprise and much less stressful. Presenting in a room that seems new while being graded by a teacher you don’t know much about is a recipe for disaster. Once I spend more time in the room I will be able to look around and feel more comfortable with where I am. This will make it much easier than going up to the front of the class and looking out and feeling like it is my first day of school. Giving a speech to a professor I am not familiar with is another way I can set myself up to fail. By going to class everyday, I will learn more about my professor as a person and their expectations, such as how they grade. Asking questions in class and attending some office hours when I need extra help will help me get to know the instructor on a more personal level. It will make getting involved in class and giving speeches effortless. By applying these steps to my speech ethic, these will help me prepare myself much more