Plenty of AI tools are available to help improve public speaking skills. The technology has made significant inroads into the speaking industry, highlighted by new AI-powered software that assists with creating drafts or outlines of speeches; provides real-time speech translation and captioning for global audiences; generates slides or images for use as supporting visuals; and acts as a virtual coach by providing feedback on speech pacing, volume, reducing use of filler words, and more.
AI-driven speech training tools can simulate audience presence and interaction, allowing Toastmasters to practice things like responding to difficult audience questions during or after a presentation. While such tools can’t replace the value of coaching and feedback from experienced Toastmasters, they can serve as useful supplements to help speakers practice and refine essential communication skills at their convenience.
–Dave Zielinski
