Alexander Rios
Professor Bederson
COM 3021
August 16th, 2023
Title: Celebrating Growth: A Farewell Toast to Public Speaking
1. Introduction:
a. Greet everyone warmly and express gratitude for their presence.
2. Body:
a. Starting the Journey:
i.
Reflect on your initial fears and doubts.
1. Thought i would mess up every time
2. Thought i’d drop the class like i previously did in the semester
ii.
Mention the personal growth you aimed for.
1. My main thing was just being able to have the courage to speak in
front of random people period and learn to be concise with what
i'm saying
b. Overcoming and Learning:
i.
Discuss the skills and techniques learned.
1. Resonators
2. Breathing properly
3. Projecting voice to front of mouth to help speak more clearly and
loudly
4. How to stand in front of a crowd and make eye contact while
speaking
ii.
Highlight impactful moments and insights.
1. Shark tank speech felt really impactful for me because it helped
me experience first kind of sales pitch
c. Stepping Beyond:
i.
Also taught me to embrace taking risks and new opportunities, as well as
leaving your comfort zone.
3. Conclusion:
a. Reflecting on Transformation:
i.
Summarize your journey's growth
1. Started off pretty closed off and reserved
2. I got more comfortable and open as classes went on.
3. Now at a pretty comfortable spot with myself
b. Future Prospects:
i.
Express excitement for using these skills ahead in life and professional
life
ii.
Share your aspirations for continuous development, there is room for
improvement always
c. Shout-out Farhan :
i.
Helped me ease up after first day
ii.
Told me not to take things too seriously and just relax
iii.
Helped me be comfortable overall and make friends in the class
d. Closing Remark:
i.
Thank the audience for their support.
ii.
Express gratitude for the opportunity to grow through the class.