Assessing Public Speaking Skills in Coaching Practice
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-cchpbspdvsklconfoth-05
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About the Article
Assessment serves as the cornerstone of effective public speaking coaching, ensuring that interventions are evidence-based, targeted, and measurable. This article explores the diverse methods and frameworks that guide assessment in coaching practice, including direct observation, self-reflection, peer feedback, and the use of digital tools. It examines structured models such as SWOT analysis and competency rubrics that help coaches establish baselines and track progress systematically. Through practical examples, the discussion illustrates how assessment informs goal-setting, fosters accountability, and drives continuous improvement. By integrating both qualitative and quantitative approaches, coaches can design personalized learning paths that build confidence, competence, and professional growth. Assessment thus emerges not only as a diagnostic process but as a catalyst for motivation and long-term development in public speaking.
Key Topics
- Public speaking assessment methods
- SWOT and competency frameworks
- Self-reflection and peer feedback
- Technological tools for evaluation
- SMART goal alignment
- Continuous learning and accountability
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Assessing Public Speaking Skills in Coaching Practice. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-cchpbspdvsklconfoth-05
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