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, but you must have your camera on.

Requirements to join:
- Camera must be on
- You must be in a quiet and focused setting so that we can hear you properly

Agenda

1.⁠ ⁠Welcome & Brief Introduction (5 minutes)
Quick round of introductions (name + one word to describe your mood)

2.⁠ ⁠Minute Topics (30 minutes)
5-6 volunteer participants get 1–2 minutes each to respond to different topics or questions. Volunteer can choose their question or have it selected for them.

3.⁠ Extended exercises (20 minutes)
1-4 volunteer participants get time to work on an exercise that requires either extended speaking or a specific style and format of speaking.
Examples: debates, storytelling, speech practice, elevator pitches

3.⁠ ⁠Wrap-Up & Feedback (2–3 minutes)
Group reflection and quick feedback