Editing Public speaking (section)

== Training ==
Effective public speaking can be developed by joining a club such as [[Australian Rostrum|Rostrum]], [[Toastmasters International]], [[Association of Speakers Clubs]] (ASC), or [[Speaking Circles]], in which members are assigned exercises to improve their speaking skills. Members learn by observation and practice and hone their skills by listening to constructive suggestions, followed by new public speaking exercises.

Tips for improving public speaking:

# [[Rehearsal|Rehearse]]
# Craft speech that targets audience.
# Organize it in a way that attracts audience attention.
# Adapt to audiences' reaction.
# Make your speech interesting through use of language.
# Use tone and body language.
# Refrain from script and make an outline
# Refrain from making gestures that distract audience.
# Make your intro interesting and leave audience with something to think about at ending. 
# Use audiovisual aids that enhance or clarify your speech.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Schmoldt |first=A. |last2=Benthe |first2=H. F. |last3=Haberland |first3=G. |date=1975-09-01 |title=Digitoxin metabolism by rat liver microsomes |url=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10 |journal=Biochemical Pharmacology |volume=24 |issue=17 |pages=1639–1641 |issn=1873-2968 |pmid=10}}</ref>

=== Toastmasters International ===
{{Main|Toastmasters International}}
Toastmasters International is a public speaking organization with over 15,000 clubs worldwide and more than 300,000 members.<ref name=":6">{{Cite journal |last1=Yasin |first1=Burhanuddin |last2=Champion |first2=Ibrahim |date=November 12–13, 2016 |title=FROM A CLASS TO A CLUB |url=http://e-repository.unsyiah.ac.id/EEIC/article/viewFile/15881/11701 |journal=Proceedings of the 1st English Education International Conference (EEIC) in Conjunction with the 2nd Reciprocal Graduate Research Symposium (RGRS) of the Consortium of Asia-Pacific Education Universities (CAPEU) Between Sultan Idris Education University and Syiah Kuala University|issn=2527-8037|access-date=2020-12-17|archive-date=2021-09-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920163630/http://e-repository.unsyiah.ac.id/EEIC/article/viewFile/15881/11701|url-status=dead}}</ref> This organization helps individuals with their public speaking skills, as well as leadership skills necessary to become effective public speakers such as content development, club development, and speech contests.<ref name=":00">{{Cite book |last1=Sha |first1=Mandy |url=https://www.amazon.com/CAN-YOU-TOO-Inspirations-award-winning/dp/B0C522W4Z5 |title=If we can do it, you can, too! Inspirations from award-winning speakers & leaders |last2=Lee |first2=Cassandra |year=2023 |isbn=9798379235413 |pages=44–46|publisher=Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp }}</ref> Members of the club meet and work together on their skills; each member practices giving speeches, while the other members evaluate and provide feedback. A typical meeting also includes [[Table topic|Table Topics]], which refers to [[impromptu speaking]], that is, talking about different topics without having anything planned.<ref>{{Cite web |title=6 Tips for Successful Club Meetings |url=https://www.toastmasters.org/magazine/magazine-issues/2022/dec/successful-club-meetings |access-date=2023-12-23 |website=Toastmasters International Magazine |language=en}}</ref> Members can volunteer to serve as a meeting functionary to help facilitate the meeting using their public speaking and leadership skills. The functionary roles enable each member the opportunity to speak at least one time at the meetings.<ref name=":6" /> Members can participate in a variety of speech contests, in which the winners can compete in the annual [[World Championship of Public Speaking]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Toastmasters International -|url=https://www.toastmasters.org/leadership-central/speech-contests|access-date=2020-12-13|website=www.toastmasters.org}}</ref>

=== Australian Rostrum ===
{{Main|Australian Rostrum}}
Rostrum is another public speaking organization, founded in [[Australia]], with more than 100 clubs all over the country.<ref name=":8">{{Cite web|title=Rostrum Australia - About Rostrum Public Speaking|url=https://www.rostrum.com.au/about-us|access-date=2020-12-13 |website=www.rostrum.com.au}}</ref> This organization aims at helping people become better communicators, no matter the occasion.<ref name=":8" /> At the meetings, speakers can gain skills by presenting speeches, while members provide feedback to those presenting.<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |title=Rostrum Australia - FAQ |url=https://www.rostrum.com.au/about-us/faq |access-date=2020-12-13|website=www.rostrum.com.au}}</ref> Qualified speaking trainers attend these meetings as well, and provide professional feedback at the end of the meetings.<ref name=":9" /> There are competitions that are held for members to participate in.<ref name=":8" /> An online club is also available for members, no matter where they live.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rostrum Australia - Rostrum Online|url=https://www.rostrum.com.au/clubs/rostrum-on-line|access-date=2020-12-13 |website=www.rostrum.com.au}}</ref>

=== Self-training solutions ===
The new millennium has seen a notable increase in the number of training solutions, offered in the form of video and online courses. Videos can provide simulated examples of behaviors to emulate. Professional public speakers often engage in ongoing training and education to refine their craft. This may include seeking guidance to improve their speaking skills, such as learning better storytelling techniques, learning how to use humor as a communication tool effectively, and continuously researching their topic area of focus.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Important Public Speaking Skills for Workplace Success |url=https://www.thebalancecareers.com/public-speaking-skills-with-examples-2059697 |access-date=2022-06-01 |website=The Balance Careers |language=en}}</ref> They also recognize that content is king and advocate [[writing]] as a self-training exercise because it requires a speaker to focus on developing the content, not just speaking techniques.<ref name=":00" />