The Top 23 Benefits of Speaking in Public

1.    When you give a speech, you’re perceived as an expert.
2.    When you speak about a subject, you learn more about it because you have to organize and articulate your thoughts.
3.    People want to meet you.
4.    People will be inclined to mention you to other people.
5.    People will be inclined to do business with you over other people.
6.    You learn to become a better, more skilled and sensitive communicator.
7.    It helps you in your one-on-one communication.
8.    It gives you confidence.
9.    Even though you may have similar experience and skills as a colleague, if you speak in public you are perceived as having an edge over others.
10.    Learning to speak off the cuff, being good on your feet, draws people to you and you’ll find yourself with more friends and business acquaintances.
11.    Personal growth.
12.    A person who is an excellent public speaker will generally get a promotion over the person who is not a public speaker.
13.    You are viewed as a leader.
14.    Your leadership skills will increase.
15.    Your value to your organization increases.
16.    It helps you become a better entertainer.
17.    The better you get, the more fun you have at it.
18.    Being a good and effective public speaker improves the quality of your life.
19.    You can make money as a speaker. You may even opt for a career as a public speaker.
20.    It’s been said that writing and speaking are two skills that can significantly improve your income.
21.    If you are paid to speak, chances are you will also be paid to travel to other locations. It’s a great way to see parts of the country that you might not have otherwise visited.
22.    When you become an accomplished public speaker, the confidence will translate to other areas of your life, and you’ll realize much more of your potential.
23.    Public speaking pushes you out of your comfort zone, where self-growth exists.