Persuasive speaking


 Yordanis Sierra 

    In my point of view persuasive speaking is one of the most important and powerful skills that a person can develop , this kind of public speaking is very deep for humans interactions, psychology and connection,.If this speaking is done ethically it becomes the perfect tool for influencing and creating understanding, breaking the differences of other persons and motivating meaningful action. The interesting thing about this speaking is that is not just about giving an information but about sharing a point of view, giving a reasonable view of a topic and making the topic resonate with people values , emotions and experiences that they have lived .This means that a speaker have to do a loot more than just talking to persons but interreacting with they mind sets a, sharing emotions. A speaker have to observe, empathize, and adapt, and thought this process the speaker can connect with the audience and not just talk or inform but interact , make questions and respond to some other questions that the audience may possibly have. This dynamic exchange of information and being well informed about the topic we are presenting in the speaking is the key to make changes in people behavior and changing the audience from what they currently stand for to a new perspective. From my point of view persuasive  speaking is a skill that is worth to learn because it can be helpful in different parts of life making a big difference if you know or if you don't know how to use it . If one day we try to advocate ourselves to work, encouraging a friend to make a better choice or trying to inspire a group of people to take action in something that can be changed the persuasive speaking skills that we have learn can easily decide the ending of this situation giving the point to our side or loosing the opportunity to change someone life and ourselves. Is incredible the way that the speaking have the ability to show a clear position, support it with a strong reasoning, and deliver this position with big confidence making a change in the people the way that logic and emotion will never do, because persuasion have a mix of this to , persuasion is about to balance of weaving facts with stories, evidence with empathy, and structure with spontaneity. from my view the most important point of persuasive speaking is about understanding the audience and the reason for me to deduct this is because it does not matter how good can you be on the time to create an argument it will never meet the people in the point they are, that's why is important to know what are people feeling and reflective ideas about the topic . Knowing if people are supportive , confused indifferent, or divided can be the kye to make a better understanding of the idea that we are trying to show and this can be that starting point to make a change in their opinion and the way they see the topic, because you can’t persuade people you don’t respect or understand, and you can’t expect them to follow you if you haven’t taken the time to consider their fears, motivations, and beliefs; I also believe persuasive speaking is a deeply ethical responsibility, because the same techniques that can inspire positive change can also be misused to manipulate, deceive, or pressure people, and that’s why integrity matters persuasion should illuminate, not obscure; it should empower, not exploit; it should invite people to think, not trick them into compliance, and when speakers commit to honesty, transparency, and fairness, persuasion becomes a force for good, helping communities make informed decisions and encouraging individuals to act in ways that benefit themselves and others; another reason I value persuasive speaking is that it builds confidence and leadership, because standing in front of others and advocating for an idea requires clarity of thought, emotional control, and the courage to be vulnerable, and the more someone practices it, the more they learn to trust their voice, refine their reasoning, and communicate with purpose, which often spills into other areas of life, strengthening relationships, improving problem‑solving, and fostering a sense of agency; persuasive speaking also teaches discipline, because crafting a compelling argument means organizing ideas logically, anticipating counterarguments, selecting the right evidence, and structuring the message in a way that flows naturally whether through a topical pattern, a cause and effect explanation, a problem solution approach, or something more dramatic like Monroe’s Motivated Sequence, which guides the audience step by step from attention to action; personally, I think the emotional dimension of persuasive speaking is what makes it unforgettable, because people rarely change their minds based on data alone they change when they feel something, when a story hits home, when a speaker’s passion sparks their own, when they see themselves reflected in the message, and when the speaker’s authenticity makes them believe the message is worth considering, and that emotional connection is what transforms persuasion from a mechanical process into a human experience; at the same time, persuasive speaking demands humility, because no matter how strong your argument is, you can’t force people to agree, and you shouldn’t try your job is to offer a perspective, support it thoughtfully, and invite the audience to engage with it, trusting that the combination of logic, emotion, and credibility will do the work, and even if the audience doesn’t fully agree, a good persuasive speech at least opens the door to reflection, which is often the first step toward change; ultimately, I see persuasive speaking as a form of advocacy, a way to stand up for ideas, values, and communities that matter, and when used responsibly, it becomes a tool for progress, helping people challenge injustice, promote solutions, and inspire collective action, and that’s why I believe persuasive speaking isn’t just a communication skill it’s a civic skill, a leadership skill, and a life skill, one that empowers individuals to shape the world around them with clarity, compassion, and conviction.

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