Crafting a Compelling Message: Core Strategies for Effective Public Speaking
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-eng-au-tp-tch-03
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About the Article
The effectiveness of public speaking depends not only on delivery but on the strength and structure of the message itself. This article explores core strategies for crafting compelling messages, including defining a clear central idea, applying effective speech structures, leveraging storytelling, and integrating supporting evidence to enhance credibility. Drawing on frameworks such as Monroe’s Motivated Sequence and empirical studies, it demonstrates how speakers can design messages that are simple, memorable, and persuasive. Illustrative examples from educational, non-profit, and corporate contexts show how narrative techniques combined with data-driven support sustain engagement and maximize impact.
Key Topics
- Core principles of message construction
- Monroe’s Motivated Sequence and speech frameworks
- Openings and closings for attention and retention
- Storytelling as a communication tool
- Supporting evidence and credibility
- Application in non-profit, educational, and corporate contexts
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Crafting a Compelling Message: Core Strategies for Effective Public Speaking. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-eng-au-tp-tch-03
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