About r/PublicSpeaking
The premier community for mastering the art of public speaking. Whether you are overcoming stage fright, preparing for a keynote, or refining a wedding toast, join us to discuss rhetoric, delivery, and presentation strategy.
The community at a glance
r/PublicSpeaking is a Subreddit for Public Speakers with roughly 68K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #6 in the Public Speaking communities list.
Roughly 26K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Public Speaking, Speaking, and Looking For. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2013: 246 members
- 2014: 470 members
- 2015: 470 members
- 2016: 716 members
- 2017: 1K members
- 2023: 16K members
- 2024: 14K members
- 2025: 12K members
- 2026: 24K members
Past year (monthly)
- Nov: 670 members
- Dec: 500 members
- Jan: 2K members
- Feb: 2K members
- Mar: 2K members
- Apr: 3K members
- May: 2K members
- Jun: 3K members
- Jul: 2K members
- Aug: 3K members
- Sep: 3K members
- Oct: 4K members
Themes
- Advice Requests21 posts in the past month
- Day 2 of overcoming my fear of speaking English on camera! I'm challenging myself to post daily, improve my fluency, and build confidence. I'd appreciate honest feedback on my speaking and pronunciation. Progress over perfection!
- What are some speaking phrases/techniques you can use in almost any situation?
- Suggest me tasks to do to improve public speaking.
#121Advice RequestsDay 2 of overcoming my fear of speaking English on camera! I'm challenging myself to post daily, improve my fluency, and build confidence. I'd appreciate honest feedback on my speaking and pronunciation. Progress over perfection! · What are some speaking phrases/techniques you can use in almost any situation? · Suggest me tasks to do to improve public speaking. - Solution Requests4 posts in the past month
- I need a virtual audience for a speech.
- What apps or tools do you use to get feedback on English speaking practice videos?
- I built a free tool for daily vocal warm-ups — 100 random exercises for breath, clarity & projectionI kept doing the same 3 warm-ups before every talk and got bored, so I built myself a small tool: hit a button, get a random 20–60 second vocal exercise. https://gyaanista8.gumroad.com/l/moouh
#24Solution RequestsI need a virtual audience for a speech. · What apps or tools do you use to get feedback on English speaking practice videos? · I built a free tool for daily vocal warm-ups — 100 random exercises for breath, clarity & projectionI kept doing the same 3 warm-ups before every talk and got bored, so I built myself a small tool: hit a button, get a random 20–60 second vocal exercise. https://gyaanista8.gumroad.com/l/moouh - Pain & Anger1 post in the past month
- I gave a presentation today and it was too frustrating…
#31Pain & AngerI gave a presentation today and it was too frustrating…
Topics
- Public Speaking39 posts in the past month
- I coach pitches for a living and I don't teach body language. Here's why
- how do i get out of a presentation
- Do filler words make you sound less confident?
#139Public SpeakingI coach pitches for a living and I don't teach body language. Here's why · how do i get out of a presentation · Do filler words make you sound less confident? - Speaking18 posts in the past month
- What are some speaking phrases/techniques you can use in almost any situation?
- Rate my speaking skills in this video!
- Want to Feel More Confident Speaking in Public?
#218SpeakingWhat are some speaking phrases/techniques you can use in almost any situation? · Rate my speaking skills in this video! · Want to Feel More Confident Speaking in Public? - Looking For13 posts in the past month#313Looking For
- Improve10 posts in the past month
- how to improve my communcation and writing skills?
- I am trying to improve my presentation skills
#410Improvehow to improve my communcation and writing skills? · I am trying to improve my presentation skills - Presentation9 posts in the past month
- How to stop using a certain word too often in a meeting or presentation?
- Answering spontaneous questions at a roundtable presentation
- Discord Server with regular presentations
#59PresentationHow to stop using a certain word too often in a meeting or presentation? · Answering spontaneous questions at a roundtable presentation · Discord Server with regular presentations
Flair
- Advice Request42 posts in the past month
- I am so embarrassed I could d*e
- Waiting your turn
- What are some speaking phrases/techniques you can use in almost any situation?
#142Advice RequestI am so embarrassed I could d*e · Waiting your turn · What are some speaking phrases/techniques you can use in almost any situation? - Stage Fright / Anxiety6 posts in the past month
- Should I be making this type of video for my self improvement.
- I suck at giving presentations. What do I do?!
- Day 2 of my Speaking challenge
#26Stage Fright / AnxietyShould I be making this type of video for my self improvement. · I suck at giving presentations. What do I do?! · Day 2 of my Speaking challenge - Success Story3 posts in the past month
- A 60-second trick I use when nerves hit right before I go on stage
- I just did my speech, but I’m still scared
- Irish guy surprises US couple with a heartfelt but fun speech (and serenade)
#33Success StoryA 60-second trick I use when nerves hit right before I go on stage · I just did my speech, but I’m still scared · Irish guy surprises US couple with a heartfelt but fun speech (and serenade) - Speechwriting3 posts in the past month
- How can I make a good speech for valedictorian?
- I am about to be the first Matriarchal Leader. Tomorrow is my inauguration at the podium.
- Help with informative speech
#43SpeechwritingHow can I make a good speech for valedictorian? · I am about to be the first Matriarchal Leader. Tomorrow is my inauguration at the podium. · Help with informative speech - Community Question2 posts in the past month
- What’s the most overused advice you hear from international keynote speakers at tech/business conferences?
- You'll want to hear this.
#52Community QuestionWhat’s the most overused advice you hear from international keynote speakers at tech/business conferences? · You'll want to hear this.
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/PublicSpeaking for?
- Best for Public Speakers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/PublicSpeaking free to join?
- This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
- How many members does r/PublicSpeaking have?
- Roughly 68K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/PublicSpeaking on?
- r/PublicSpeaking runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
- What topics does r/PublicSpeaking cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/PublicSpeaking is organized under Public Speakers.
- How do I join r/PublicSpeaking?
- You can join r/PublicSpeaking by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Public Speaking communities like?
- Communities for people developing their speaking and presentation skills. Discord has active practice communities, Facebook groups offer coaching tips, and structured organizations like Toastmasters serve as dedicated practice environments for regular improvement at all levels.
Monthly Stats
- 15
- Views /mo (+67%)
- 15
- Visitors /mo (+114%)
- 1
- Referrals /mo (0%)
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