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!

Join our Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/publicspeakingnyc/shared_invite/zt-38cd0crlt-hmAW6WpfuM856qK5SVfjJg

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