3 Reasons why Public Speaking at Work is Important

Let's face it, public speaking at work can be scary. But you can't just hide under the covers and hope it goes away. As a business professional, public speaking is a crucial skill that you can't afford to ignore.

Whether you're delivering a presentation to a client, speaking at a conference, or even just presenting your ideas to your boss, the ability to communicate effectively in public is essential.

So, grab your microphone and your courage, and let's dive into why public speaking at work is so important.

It really builds up your communication skills

Practice makes perfect and public speaking is like real-life practice. It may feel like you're thrown before the lions, but in reality, if you're speaking to your co-workers, you're really talking in a relatively safe environment. 

You will find that if things don't go as planned, a colleague will try to help you with feedback and tips.

The people you speak to know you, and you know them. They won't burn you down to the ground, because next time they'll have to convey some information in the same group. 

Public Speaking at work builds up your confidence

When I first had to speak in public to my colleagues at work I was so anxious! I'm sure my heart skipped a few beats every so often, and even though I had done my best to prepare, I missed a few bits here and there that I'd wanted to share... nothing crucial, but in my mind a had failed miserably. 

To my surprise, I did get a few compliments on how I had done. It gave me a boost of confidence, and during my next time I found it actually became easier... a bit. And each time I got a bit better... and more confident. Slowly turning from a worker bee into someone who took the lead in discussions, being able to share my point of view with clarity. 

Take the lead

Confidence is one aspect that shows you to be a leader and a business professional. Being able to share your vision and point of view by talking others through it is by far the most important leadership skill. You can't show it, if you can't tell it.

Public speaking at work is a great way to showcase your leadership skills and to demonstrate to others that you are a capable and effective leader. By practicing your public speaking skills, you can become a better leader and achieve greater success in your career.