Teaching Paper: Skill Development Exercises for Public Speaking Coaching
Practical methods to strengthen delivery, confidence, and audience engagement
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-tp-04
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About the Article
This Teaching Paper introduces five core exercises designed to strengthen public speaking performance through structured and reflective practice. Focusing on voice modulation, eye contact, gesture control, storytelling, and pause and pace, each exercise provides clear objectives, instructions, and practical tips that can be adapted for coaching sessions or group workshops. The exercises target common communication challenges such as monotone delivery, weak audience engagement, and lack of control over pacing or gestures. Drawing on principles of experiential learning and deliberate practice, the paper demonstrates how these drills help coachees build confidence, authenticity, and persuasive presence. A case study featuring a non-profit leader illustrates how systematic training can transform delivery quality and leadership impact.
Key Topics
- Public speaking and communication training
- Practical coaching exercises and drills
- Voice, gesture, and pacing development
- Storytelling and audience engagement
- Experiential and reflective learning
- Non-profit leadership communication
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Skill Development Exercises for Public Speaking Coaching: Practical methods to strengthen delivery, confidence, and audience engagement. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-cchpbspdvsklconfoth-tp-04
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