SPC2608 11532 Group 2

Carlos Cartagena SPC 2608   Group Presentation Reflection             The class presentations were very entertaining and informative, i was able to learn a lot from my classmates. After reflecting on the presentations i feel like i picked up a lot of useful information that i can use to perform better in public speaking. Ever since i can remember i have always struggled to speak in public or small groups. It comes down to multiple reasons ranging from preparation to my own anxiety that combined with the fact that i tend to avoid it out of my dislike for it, leads me to not being very good at it. However after watching the amazing presentations my classmates showcased, i feel like i now have the knowledge that i can implement to better equip myself for future situation in which i will need to speak in public. I now realize that the reason why i wasn't good at public speaking was not because i was inherently bad at it, but rather i didn't have the t...

  The skill of public speaking is essential to master in order to succeed in our modern society. Public speaking is not limited to lawyers, business people and politicians. This is a skill that everyone should have experience with, as it is something we will inevitably come across at some point in our careers. Whether it is giving a presentation in college, speaking during a job interview, explaining ideas to people, or communicating with a client, being able to express yourself clearly is a very important part of being successful. Practicing these skills helps strengthen a person's speaking abilities, build confidence, and improve communication skills that can be applied in every day life.   In this class specifically, we have a variety of students that are majoring in health or science fields, and these career paths require one to be able to communicate with their clients in a professional manner. Many of these students want to become personal trainers, physical therapists...

Public speaking can take o n many forms and can branch out to different areas of your life. It's something that everyone experiences at one point of their life, whether it is giving a presentation at school, speaking at work or simply having individual conversations with another person. Public speaking is something most people encounter in everyday life. Before learning from the book “Public Speaking: The Evolving Art” I would think that public speaking was only standing in front of an audience and just delivering a speech. However, public speaking requires more effort than just speaking. It involves preparing, understanding your audience, and knowing what your going to say in a clear and organized way. The chapters in this book helped me understand that becoming a better speaker in general is something that develops with practice, learning  and experience and not something that happens over night. Public speaking is like a craft with many foundations. For starters we need to under...