{"id":449,"date":"2024-10-10T15:12:08","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T15:12:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/3.21.246.56\/?p=449"},"modified":"2025-08-08T14:19:36","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T14:19:36","slug":"using-vr-to-improve-public-speaking-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/blog\/using-vr-to-improve-public-speaking-skills","title":{"rendered":"How VR can Improve your Public Speaking Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Millions of people worldwide struggle with a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/blog\/what-is-glossophobia-and-how-to-overcome-it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">huge fear of public speaking<\/a>\u00a0and overcoming this anxiety can feel nearly impossible. In fact, studies show that about 75% of individuals experience some level of public speaking anxiety, making it one of the most common social fears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re presenting to a small group or addressing a crowd of hundreds, both scenarios can be equally daunting for those affected by speech anxiety. Yet, public speaking is a critical skill that we often can\u2019t avoid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mastering the art of public speaking can open doors to countless opportunities\u2014from securing your dream job to winning major contracts for your company or delivering a heartfelt&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/blog\/how-to-deliver-a-great-best-man-speech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">speech at a wedding<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The key to improving public speaking skills is to&nbsp;<strong>practice as much as possible<\/strong>, yet most people don&#8217;t actively try to improve their speaking as they would any other skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Current methods of practice are not satisfactory<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Practice in front of a mirror<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 this demands you focus on two separate activities, the presenting and you watching yourself. This can be very distracting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Speak in front of friends<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 this can be useful as you can get good feedback from a colleague. However, they may not be willing to give hours of their time, which is required to give a confident speech.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hiring a coach<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 this can give you great results, but it&#8217;s hard to find a suitable coach and they are usually expensive. In addition, you&#8217;ll probably have to travel to see the,m which takes up more time. <a href=\"https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/ai-coach\">Try our New AI Coach<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using virtual reality to practice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is virtual reality?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Virtual reality (VR) is an immersive technology that transports users into computer-generated 3D environments, allowing them to engage with simulated worlds in real-time. By creating a strong sense of presence, VR makes users feel as if they are physically in the environment, enabling them to perform actions and interact naturally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While widely known for its entertainment value, VR has applications that extend far beyond gaming, offering valuable experiences in fields like education, training, healthcare, and professional development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read the following for more information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/blog\/complete-guide-to-virtual-reality\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Complete guide to VR<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/blog\/vr-definition\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Virtual reality definition<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can VR improve your public speaking?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Presentation Training in VR for Meta Quest, Pico, and Vive\" width=\"1220\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gy69mN89jgM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Video showing how you can&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/courses\/public-speaking\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">practice public speaking in virtual reality<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VR offers a highly realistic environment for practicing public speaking. With a VR headset, you can simulate delivering a presentation to a large audience in settings like a packed conference room or auditorium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This immersive experience mimics the nerves and excitement of speaking in front of real people, providing a safe and convenient way to build confidence from the comfort of your home. By practicing in these virtual environments, you can gradually overcome speech anxiety and refine your delivery without the pressure of a live audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practice in safety with virtual reality<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who have an intense&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/blog\/overcome-fear-public-speaking-guide-tips\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fear of public speaking<\/a>, practicing in front of an audience is out of the question &#8211; they are simply too scared and avoid public speaking altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Until recently, the only way to effectively&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/blog\/improve-your-presentation-skills-with-vr\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">improve public speaking skills<\/a>&nbsp;was to practice in front of an audience, so how were people supposed to overcome their fear by doing the very thing they fear the most?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where VR makes a real difference and can be potentially life-changing for millions of people. Virtual reality works by tricking the brain into thinking what we see in the virtual world is in fact real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, if you practice in front of a photo-realistic audience or a reactive audience of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/ai-practice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI-powered avatars controlled<\/a>, it logically follows that our minds would be tricked into thinking they are real. It sounds unbelievable, I know, but VR has been proven to help people with mental health conditions such as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/virtual-reality-exposure-therapy-vret-2797340\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PTSD<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6823515\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">anxiety<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Copy-of-meeting_room_questions-1200x675.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3378\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.8857142857142857;width:840px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Virtual reality lets you practice public speaking skills and get feedback on your body language, speaking skills, and more.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practice whenever you want<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the wonderful things about practicing to a virtual audience is that you can literally practice your speaking skills any time you want &#8211; your audience is waiting for you in your pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a VR headset (see our&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/support.virtualspeech.com\/hc\/en-gb\/articles\/4419068013969\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recommended list<\/a>), you can practice your public speaking skills as often as you want. This accelerates the learning process that is required to master the art of public speaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re less likely to avoid practicing in the virtual world than the real world because you know it&#8217;s a safe environment, away from real human judgment. However, despite the sense of safety, you are still under the spotlight and all eyes on you with an audience that can react to what you&#8217;re saying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With AI-powered audiences, you can get valuable insights on your performance, such as how well you did in an interview practice or suggestions on improving your performance review sessions. This feedback mechanism enhances your learning experience and helps you continuously refine your speaking abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Effective VR training for practicing public speaking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/courses\/public-speaking\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Essential Public Speaking with VR<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/courses\/leadership-communication\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leadership Communication with VR<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First-hand experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>When I first put on a VR headset and tried the&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/product\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VirtualSpeech VR app<\/a>, I was surprised by how realistic the audience and environment looked. The audience moved as you would expect them to in real life and made distracting noises such as coughing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There were a variety of rooms to practice in, from a small meeting room of 10 people to a larger TED styled theatre of over 100 people. That one experience made me believe in this &#8216;VR&#8217; I&#8217;d heard so much about.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feedback on your speech<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Receiving&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snapsurveys.com\/blog\/5-reasons-feedback-important\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">feedback is essential<\/a>&nbsp;for improving public speaking skills and ensuring that each time you practice, you&#8217;re becoming a presenter. With the VirtualSpeech VR app, your&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/blog\/analysing-speech-in-vr-with-feedback\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">speech is analysed<\/a>&nbsp;with AI tools for hesitations, pace, pitch, etc. and you can even receive an insight of your personality based on how you came across in your speech.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Feedback-3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1150\" height=\"677\" src=\"https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Feedback-3-edited.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Feedback-3-edited.png 1150w, https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Feedback-3-edited-500x294.png 500w, https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Feedback-3-edited-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Feedback-3-edited-768x452.png 768w, https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Feedback-3-edited-127x75.png 127w, https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Feedback-3-edited-480x283.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:1150px) 100vw, 1150px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>With the VirtualSpeech app, your speech is analyzed for hesitations, pace, pitch and more. Learn more in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/courses\/public-speaking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Essential Public Speaking<\/a>&nbsp;course<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With AI feedback, the results are instant and really useful for honing different public speaking skills involved with being a confident public speaker. These immersive environments offer diverse audience sizes, allowing individuals to gradually challenge themselves and step beyond their comfort zones, whether speaking to a single person or addressing a crowd of hundreds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even practice for a press conference or an important&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/courses\/interview-vr\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">job interview<\/a>&nbsp;you have coming up! This progressive exposure is an effective approach for personal growth and skill development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Track your progress within the app<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All the feedback you receive from the speech analytics feature is stored on your mobile device and displayed in a section of the app. It&#8217;s really easy to measure progress and determine how you are progressing over time, including areas such as eye contact, hesitation words and pace of speaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/saved-sessions-screenshot.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/saved-sessions-screenshot.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4116\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.8857142857142857;width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/saved-sessions-screenshot.jpg 600w, https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/saved-sessions-screenshot-500x250.jpg 500w, https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/saved-sessions-screenshot-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/saved-sessions-screenshot-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/saved-sessions-screenshot-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 480px, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Load in your own presentation slides<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can load your own presentation slides into the app and&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/blog\/improve-your-presentation-skills-with-vr\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">practice with them<\/a>&nbsp;in the different virtual rooms. This really helps me prepare for any upcoming events, having the slides there with me to make sure I get my timing correct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>See all the&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/support.virtualspeech.com\/hc\/en-gb\/sections\/4419081172625\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">features in VR<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/essential-public-speaking-medium-screen.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2836\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.8857142857142857;width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/essential-public-speaking-medium-screen.jpg 600w, https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/essential-public-speaking-medium-screen-500x292.jpg 500w, https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/essential-public-speaking-medium-screen-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/essential-public-speaking-medium-screen-129x75.jpg 129w, https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/essential-public-speaking-medium-screen-480x280.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width:767px) 480px, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Load your own presentation slides into the virtual environment so that you can practice with them.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Training scenarios to suit your speech<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve put on your VR headset, such as the Meta Quest, you can start exploring the different training rooms and courses within the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The app offers a choice of both large and small conference rooms, interview rooms, mini-courses, classrooms, TED-style rooms, charity speech rooms and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore all the&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/virtualspeech.com\/practice\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">practice scenarios<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vs-static.virtualspeech.com\/img\/app\/virtualspeech-main-menu-vr.jpg\" alt=\"Main menu in the VirtualSpeech VR app\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.8857142857142857;width:840px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Select an environment to present in, from large conference rooms to smaller meeting rooms. More environments and courses are being added frequently.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enjoying public speaking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Public speaking doesn\u2019t have to be a source of fear; with the right mindset, it can be an exhilarating experience. By viewing each speech as an opportunity to connect and share your ideas, you can shift your focus away from anxiety and toward the excitement of engaging with your audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With enough practice\u2014whether in the virtual world through VR training or in real-life settings\u2014you\u2019ll find that your fear of public speaking decreases. As you refine your skills and gain confidence, you\u2019ll not only conquer your fears but also come to enjoy the art of public speaking, transforming it into a rewarding and empowering experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The ability to be able to speak in public can be the difference between landing your dream job, winning a huge contract for your company, or delivering a moving speech at a wedding. 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