Speech Communication

Toastmasters, a name synonymous with public speaking, is dedicated to developing its members' communication and leadership skills. Now Distinguished Toastmaster Jeremey Donovan and Public Speaking World Champion Ryan Avery break down the winning speeches from Toastmasters' prestigious annual competition—providing you with tips and techniques guaranteed to improve your speaking, presentation, and communication skills. They also include a special section of insights and advice for listeners who aspire to become serious public speaking competitors.

If you've been asked to give a public speech, you may wonder: What is public speaking and why is public speaking important? Those questions are quite logical if you've never thought much about public speaking before. Public speaking is important in both business, education, and the public arena. There are many benefits to speaking in public whether you're an individual or a business. Over the years, public speaking in communication has played a major role in education, government, and business. Words have the power to inform, persuade, educate, and even entertain.