Public Speaking Online Practice - Group exercises

Meet via Zoom to practice public speaking in a supportive and safe group setting. Get actionable feedback from peers! You can join without obligation to speak during the exercises we do.

Public Speaking Group Agenda (45 minutes)

• 1.⁠ ⁠Welcome & Brief Introduction (2 minutes)
  > Quick round of introductions (name + one word to describe your mood)
  > Outline of today’s agenda
• 2.⁠ ⁠Table Topics (15 minutes)
  > Rapid-fire impromptu speeches
  > 5-6 participants get 1–2 minutes each to respond to surprise prompts
  > Focus: Thinking on your feet, clarity, and confidence
• 3.⁠ ⁠Picturesque Description Storytelling (15 minutes)
  > Each speaker describes a scene, place, or moment using vivid imagery (2–3 minutes each)
• 4.⁠ ⁠Kick-Off Simulation: Starting a Meeting (15 minutes)
  Participants take turns opening a mock meeting (2–3 minutes each)
  > Focus: Clarity, tone-setting, presence, and purpose
  > Optional variations: Corporate meeting, creative team huddle, nonprofit planning session
• 5.⁠ ⁠Wrap-Up & Feedback (2–3 minutes)
  > Group reflection and quick feedback
  > Share one takeaway or strength noticed in a fellow speaker