Teaching Paper: Public Speaking Preparation Checklist – Ensuring Impactful and Confident Delivery
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Teaching Paper | 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-artpersleadwcnf-tp-02
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About the Article
Effective public speaking is a critical skill for non-profit leaders, advocates, and communicators seeking to influence, inform, or inspire action. This Teaching Paper introduces a comprehensive checklist designed to guide speakers through preparation, content development, delivery, engagement, and confidence-building. By systematically addressing these elements, practitioners can enhance clarity, coherence, and persuasiveness while reducing anxiety and improving audience connection. The checklist integrates evidence-based communication strategies, including structured organization, storytelling, vocal techniques, body language, and interactive engagement. Practical guidance is provided to adapt the checklist for diverse contexts, audiences, and formats, ensuring flexibility and real-world applicability. This tool serves as both a preparatory guide for individual speakers and a training resource for non-profit teams, volunteer coordinators, and advocacy groups.
Key Topics
- Structured preparation for public speaking
- Content development and message clarity
- Delivery techniques (vocal and physical)
- Audience engagement strategies
- Confidence-building and resilience
- Adaptability for diverse contexts and audiences
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Public Speaking Preparation Checklist – Ensuring Impactful and Confident Delivery. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. Neya Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-artpersleadwcnf-tp-02
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