26. Fasten Your Seatbelts - How Public Speaking is Evolving!

"The future of public speaking is not about a solitary orator on a stage—it's a dynamic interplay between technology and human connection, where immersive digital experiences bring audiences closer than ever before." – Will Higham, behavioral futurist, author, and speaker known for exploring emerging trends in communication

  

It is hard to imagine the transformation in speaking in store for us as we speak.

This transformation is possible because of the rapid acceleration of technology.

This podcast episode examines three ways public speaking is expected to evolve.

References 

• A detailed exploration of these innovations is provided in the article "The Future of Public Speaking: Emerging Trends and Technologies," which discusses how XR technologies are poised to transform the speaker–audience dynamic by blending physical and digital experiences (​speakeragency.co.uk). 
• The Future of Public Speaking: 10 Emerging Trends Every Speaker ShouldKnow. The Public Speaking Academy's review of emerging trends, which emphasizes the role of multimedia and virtual platforms in modern presentations, provides additional insights (​publicspeakingacademy.co.uk).
• "The Future Of Oratory: AI Enhanced Public Speaking". Illustrates how speakers leverage AI tools to refine their techniques, offering concrete examples of AI-driven coaching and performance analysis (forbes.com). 
• Virtual presentation experts provide complementary perspectives, and they note that AI is increasingly becoming essential for tailoring speeches to real-time audience feedback (​speaking.coach).
• The article "Top Trends in Public Speaking: What Audiences Expect in 2024" discusses how modern audiences demand a more participatory experience, prompting speakers to integrate interactive tools into their presentations (speakeragency.co.uk)
• Further support comes from insights in "Trending Topics in Public Speaking for 2025," highlighting the growing emphasis on using data to personalize content and boost engagement during live events (​speakerhub.com).