Part I: Meaning of Public Speaking- Power lies in clarity, not noise.

 Part I: Meaning of Public Speaking

Public speaking is the art of expressing ideas clearly, confidently, and effectively before an audience. It is not merely about speaking loudly or memorizing content; it is about communicating meaning so that the audience understands, connects, and remembers what is said.

Source: Notebook LM

In simple terms, public speaking answers three questions:

• What am I saying?

• How am I saying it?

• How does the audience feel while listening to me?

For undergraduate students, public speaking appears in many forms—class presentations, seminars, viva voce, group discussions, debates, and later, interviews and professional meetings. The goal is not perfection, but clarity with confidence.

You Tube: https://youtu.be/LPC2Uul0b3E

 Bollywood Connection: Amitabh Bachchan – The Gold Standard

Think of Amitabh Bachchan delivering dialogues in Pink or Piku.

He does not:

• Shout unnecessarily

• Rush through lines

• Use dramatic gestures every second

Yet, the audience listens—silently and completely.

Why?

Because his public speaking skills are powerful.

In Pink, when he says:

“No means no.”

The sentence is simple. The volume is controlled. The pause is perfect. The impact? Massive.

That is public speaking.

Public Speaking Is Not About Loudness

Many students believe public speaking means speaking loudly or aggressively. Bollywood proves otherwise.

Irrfan Khan

Irrfan Khan often spoke softly—sometimes almost whispering. Yet, people leaned forward to listen. His clarity of thought and calm delivery made his words powerful.

Lesson for students:
Power lies in clarity, not noise.

Vicky Kaushal (Modern, Relatable Speaker)

In interviews and films like Sardar Udham, Vicky Kaushal speaks softly but with emotional depth. His natural tone makes the audience trust and believe him.

 Lesson for students:

Speak naturally—forced drama doesn’t impress.

 MS Dhoni (Sports – Universally Respected)

MS Dhoni is known for speaking slowly, calmly, and with minimum words. He does not raise his voice, yet when he speaks, people listen carefully.

Lesson for students:
When your message is clear, you don’t need to raise your voice.

 Ratan Tata (Business & Leadership)

Ratan Tata speaks in a soft, composed tone. His speeches are simple, honest, and meaningful. There is no drama, yet his words carry authority and trust.

Calm communication creates credibility.