Soft Skill Practicum

 Soft Skill Practicum

Public Speaking

Expressing your point of view, emotion and idea in front of the masses is called public speaking. It includes numerous skills to be successful in public speaking. Such as, collecting idea, putting down on the paper and express with clarity. The major issue with this task is a fear which is caused by the lack of confidence and that is caused by the lack of preparation. Hence, preparation is key to overcome the fear. 

Public Speaking is directly proportional to the time we spent while collecting idea and rehearsing loudly. 

Public Speaking ↔ Time+ Idea+ Rehearsal↔ Confidence

Now, putting idea down on the paper is time consuming task. Even when you want to introduce yourself, you take time to think about yourself. There is not any basic structure to frame your introduction however, you want to present yourself you know yourself very well than anyone else. So following are the key points you want to include in your introduction:

1. Start with a strong hook: Begin with something intriguing (like a short story, surprising fact or question) to immediately grab attention

I, an aspiring educator believes in the saying, Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth.”

by Henry David Thoreau, Hence, I would like to introduce myself as a truth seeker, loyal and honest- Hello everyone, I am....................................

2. Tailor your opener: Align your hook with the occasion.

 Today, on the occasion of 'Accountability of Stakeholders,' I am honored to serve as a key speaker committed to facts and fairness.

Firstly, I believe true accountability begins with clarity, transparency, and a deep respect for truth.

Likewise in my role, I prioritize evidence-based insights over assumptions, ensuring that every statement reflects responsibility and integrity.

My focus remains on aligning actions with values, especially when addressing stakeholder concerns and expectations.

Through this approach, I aim to encourage not just dialogue, but meaningful and measurable change.

3. Tell story to prove your point:

"A few years ago, I worked with a team on a community development project that promised a lot—education, infrastructure, clean water. The launch was full of enthusiasm. But months later, promises remained on paper. Frustrated villagers called us out—not because we failed, but because we stopped showing up.

One elder said something I’ll never forget: 'We trusted your words, but accountability is not in what you said. It's in what you did not do.' That moment shifted my mindset entirely. I realized that accountability isn't about defending our actions—it’s about owning our silence, our delays, our impact."

"And today, as we gather to discuss the accountability of stakeholders, I carry that story as a reminder: real change starts when we stop explaining and start listening—and when we see accountability not as a burden, but as our greatest leadership tool."

4. Conclude with calls to action

In conclusion, accountability is not a checkbox—it is a continuous commitment to integrity, clarity, and responsibility. As stakeholders, our words must match our actions, and our actions must reflect the values we claim to uphold. Let this not just be another discussion, but the start of deliberate steps toward transparency and mutual trust.

I urge each of you to reflect on your role, speak with honesty, act with intention, and hold both yourself and others to the standards we set today. Because real change begins when accountability stops being optional—and starts being personal.

5. Ask for Q & A

Thank you all for your time and attention. I’d now like to open the floor for any questions or thoughts you may have. Whether it’s about accountability, stakeholder roles, or anything we discussed today—I’m here to engage in an open and honest conversation. So, feel free to ask, challenge, or share.”