I hope to be at the point of speaking with confidence, clarity, and organization. By May 2017, my goal is to incorporate a structured way to organize my thoughts into an effective speech. I want to be able to talk about ideas in a way that connects with the audience and has an impact on them. My goal is to approach any public speaking situation without any kind of reservation or fear. 3 – How will I get there? There are a few ways I will be able to achieve my goals for May 2017. With constant practice of public speaking in the MS Business program, I will hone my public speaking skills and help me overcome fear. Along with practice, I will record and keep myself present; so that I can see areas of improvement in this way. By using my peers, I will be able to receive feedback on how they perceive my public speaking. Not only will they be able to constructively criticize my presentation skills, but they will also help me organize my thoughts. FINAL THOUGHTS Overall, I have many areas for improvement when it comes to writing and public speaking. I hope that when I graduate I will be able to achieve my goals of becoming a more effective writer and speaker. With all the resources at my disposal, I should have no problem achieving these goals. By the end of the program, I will convey my message effectively through writing and