Public speaking
Practise giving speeches and talks, often at a supportive club with feedback.
Public speaking
- To start
- Free
- Each month
- $15
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1.5 hours or more
- Where
- A local facility
- Who with
- With a group or team
Is it for you?
- It's made to be shared with an audience.
- It comes with people built in.
- It makes things you'll actually use.
- It asks almost nothing of your body.
You’ll like it if
- You want to meet people
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to express yourself
Maybe not if
- You want something you can do alone
- You want something calm
- You only have short gaps in your day
Heads upTurning up alone to groups of strangersPerforming in front of people
What it feels like
Public speakingAverage performance hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$15The only thing you pay for
FreeFree, like 24% of hobbies
$180About $2 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the facility for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Go to a club night as a guest and give a one-minute impromptu talk.
1.5 hours or moreA local facilityEasy to start
Questions
How much does public speaking cost to start?
Nothing. You can start for free, then about $15 a month once you are going.
How much time does public speaking take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1.5 hours or more.
Where do people do public speaking?
At a facility most towns have, like a pool, gym or club.
Is public speaking good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Go to a club night as a guest and give a one-minute impromptu talk.
Do I need other people for public speaking?
Yes. It is done with a group or a team.