Podcast by Power of Public Speaking
In this episode, we sit down with Heather Danek, Lauren Morgan, and Anthony Zoubek live from the Illinois Communication and Theater Association 2022 Convention at College of DuPage to discuss an update from their 2019 episode on their work with the Illinois State Senate on a bill (now law) to allow for Oral Communication to be included in the Illinois High School course offerings for Fine Arts credit.
We all know that many students experience some anxiety about public speaking. But, in this podcast Bonnie Keiper shares insights and success stories about students who experience high anxiety related to public speaking. The effect of high anxiety on these students' minds, bodies and behaviors is severe. After decades of teaching and coordinating the public speaking program at The University of Akron, Bonnie developed a specialized public speaking course for high anxiety students, complete with what she calls the "ACA" plan. Regardless if you are an educator/administrator, a student, or a graduate, you'll want to learn more about this course/plan and hear all about her students' successes. --- Sponsor --- This episode is brought to you by Pops Classroom, the best toolset for teaching and learning public speaking. Pops Classroom is an AI powered toolset that assists with the entire speech process: planning, practicing, presenting, and reviewing. Learn more at www.popsclassroom.com
Guest co-hosts Angela Kariotis and Dr. Jon Radwan discuss public speaking for the public good: movement building, social justice, and advocacy. Improvisation as a trauma informed response in public speaking.
The Power of Public Speaking Community Podcast Series. Season 2. Episode 8. --- Guest Host --- Don Waisanen, Professor of Communication, Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, Baruch College, City University of New York -- Guests -- Krista Hoffmann-Longtin, Associate Professor of Communication Studies, IUPUI; Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs and Professional Development, Indiana University School of Medicine Caitlin McClure, founder of Caitlin McClure & Company Gary Ware, Creative Catalyst / Workshop Facilitator Breakthrough Play --- About Episode --- IMPROV(ING) YOUR PUBLIC SPEAKING SKILLS A lively discussion on the uses of improvisational theatre training for communication education and presentation skills. Check out Don's new book, Improv for Democracy: How to Bridge Differences and Develop the Communication and Leadership Skills Our World Needs (https://amzn.to/3nDggWA), Check out Caitlin's co-edited, forthcoming book, The Applied Improvisation Mindset: Tools for Transforming Organizations and Communities (https://amzn.to/3cUhIRQ) --- Sponsor --- This episode is brought to you by Pops Classroom, the best toolset for teaching and learning public speaking. Pops Classroom is an AI powered toolset that assists with the entire speech process: planning, practicing, presenting, and reviewing. Learn more at www.popsclassroom.com
The Power of Public Speaking Community Podcast Series. Season 2. Episode 7. --- Guest Host --- Dr. Joshua Hoops is an associate professor of communication at William Jewell College, which is a liberal arts college in Kansas City, Missouri. He has taught public speaking for 20 years. You can contact him at hoopsj@william.jewell.edu --- About Episode --- In this episode, we talk about the use of service learning in the public speaking classroom. The particular activity, which involves partnership with local middle schools in the Kansas City area, develops students' capacity for audience analysis and adaptation. --- Sponsor --- This episode is brought to you by Pops Classroom, the best toolset for teaching and learning public speaking. Pops Classroom is an AI powered toolset that assists with the entire speech process: planning, practicing, presenting, and reviewing. Learn more at www.popsclassroom.com
The Power of Public Speaking Community Podcast Series. Season 2. Episode 6. --- Guest Hosts --- Dr. Suzy Prentiss - The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Dr. Joshua Westwick - South Dakota State University Dr. Stephanie Kelly - North Carolina A&T University --- About Episode --- Effectively Managing Speech Anxiety --- Sponsor --- This episode is brought to you by Pops Classroom, the best toolset for teaching and learning public speaking. Pops Classroom is an AI powered toolset that assists with the entire speech process: planning, practicing, presenting, and reviewing. Learn more at www.popsclassroom.com
The Power of Public Speaking Community Podcast Series. Season 2. Episode 5. ---Guest Hosts --- Dr. Karen Pitcher Christiansen Dr. Julie Ferris-Tillman ---About Episode--- COVID-Positive: The Power of Public Speaking Skills in the (Post) Pandemic World Whether interacting/presenting in an educational or business setting during the COVID-19 pandemic, the widespread shift to virtual platforms has amplified some of the most basic concepts of public speaking in positive ways. Dr. Karen Pitcher Christiansen, a speech professor, and Dr. Julie Ferris-Tillman, a public relations professional and speech adjunct faculty, will discuss their observations that public speaking basic concepts are more important than ever in virtual contexts. Drawing on their experiences in the classroom and in the Zoom workplace, they assess how the pandemic may just be the best thing to ever happen to public speaking education, as well as consider what this means going forward in the "new normal." ---Sponsor--- This episode is brought to you by Pops Classroom, the best toolset for teaching and learning public speaking. Pops Classroom is an AI powered toolset that assists with the entire speech process: planning, practicing, presenting, and reviewing. Learn more at www.popsclassroom.com
The Power of Public Speaking Community Podcast Series. Season 2. Episode 4. ---Guest Host --- Annette Davies Co-host: Richard Schutta ---About Episode--- Public Speaking in the Age of Social Distancing: Preparing Speeches for the Online Environment In light of Covid-19 and the transition to online learning, we will discuss the preparation and delivery of speeches in nontraditional environments. We will explore how students can navigate and optimize their public speaking skills through digital technology. Lastly, we offer tips for how students can develop professional virtual presentations for the global workforce. ---Sponsor--- This episode is brought to you by Pops Classroom, the best toolset for teaching and learning public speaking. Pops Classroom is an AI powered toolset that assists with the entire speech process: planning, practicing, presenting, and reviewing. Learn more at www.popsclassroom.com
The Power of Public Speaking Community Podcast Series. Season 2. Episode 3. ---Guest Host --- Dr. David Moss Guest Ben from Pops ---About Episode--- Dr. David Moss currently teaches argumentation and debate, interpersonal communication, small group, and persuasion online. Listen as David presents a section on persuasion and persuasive speaking, pulling from his extensive research in this area. ---Sponsor--- This episode is brought to you by Pops Classroom, the best toolset for teaching and learning public speaking. Pops Classroom is an AI powered toolset that assists with the entire speech process: planning, practicing, presenting, and reviewing. Learn more at www.popsclassroom.com
The Power of Public Speaking Community Podcast Series. Season 2. Episode 2. ---Guest Host --- Dr. Charlotte Klesman Dr. Emily Dowd-Arrow ---About Episode--- Public Speaking Online - What Do You See for the Future of Public Speaking? ---Sponsor--- This episode is brought to you by Pops Classroom, the best toolset for teaching and learning public speaking. Pops Classroom is an AI powered toolset that assists with the entire speech process: planning, practicing, presenting, and reviewing. Learn more at www.popsclassroom.com
The Power of Public Speaking Community Podcast Series. Season 2. ---Guest Host --- Dr. Steve Llano email: llanos@stjohns.edu blog: stevellano.com podcast: anchor.fm/inthebin ---About Episode--- Controversial topics in the public speaking classroom... Should you allow your students to speak on controversial topics? ---Sponsor--- This episode is brought to you by Pops Classroom, the best toolset for teaching and learning public speaking. Pops Classroom is an AI powered toolset that assists with the entire speech process: planning, practicing, presenting, and reviewing. Learn more at www.popsclassroom.com
Pops Great Educators Highlight: We sit down with Randy Manis, professor at Morehead State University, where he also has received his degrees.
In this episode, we sit down with Steve Llano at St. John’s University to discuss his experiences in the classroom, his approach to teaching the Basic Course, and how public speaking educators can best help their students.
In this episode, we sit down with Melissa Brock and Richard Slawsky, instructors of Public Speaking at the University of Louisville. We discuss what got them into teaching Public Speaking, their experiences in the classroom, as well as how our toolset, Pops Classroom, has impacted their teaching.
In this episode, we sit down with Michael Gold to discuss his work on the Universi Youth Media Program, an innovative program design to empower students through the development of their communication skills.
In this episode, we sit down with Faith Pincus to discuss her years of experience with public speaking in and out of the courtroom. We also discuss her new book, "Being Heard - Presentation Skills for Attorneys."
Dr. Marty Pollio, Superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools, sits down with Tyler Poteet, Vice President of ASI Visual Collaboration Systems, Power of Public Speaking, and a JCPS graduate, to discuss the JCPS Backpack of Success Skills program. The Backpack program not only enables a deeper learning experience for JCPS students, it offers them opportunities to practice their Public Speaking skills.
In this episode, we sit down with Heather Danek, Lauren Morgan, and Anthony Zoubek to discuss their work with the Illinois State Senate on a bill to allow for Oral Communication to be included in the Illinois High School course offerings for Fine Arts credit. Correction: In this episode, a guest references three states that leave public speaking requirements to a local decision level. This was misstated, four states currently leave this requirement to local decision level.
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Andrew Billings, the director of the Alabama Program in Sports Communication and Ronald Reagan Chair of Broadcasting in the Department of Journalism and Creative Media at the University of Alabama. We discuss the need for the integration of Public Speaking into education.
In this episode, we sit down with Michael Golway, President and CEO of Advanced Solutions, Inc. We discuss the impact public speaking has had in his entrepreneurial career and how it plays a role in his daily life.
In this episode, we sit down with Katherine Taylor, Instructor of Basic and Advanced Public Speaking courses and basic communication program director at the University of Louisville. We discuss the importance, challenges, rewards, and more around teaching the most valuable skill, according to employers, in today's college graduates.