A Rhetorical Question of Ukrainian Diplomacy

On Wednesday, March 9, trainer and founder of the John F. Kennedy Institute of Rhetoric Mykola Ovcharov conducted an open lecture at the Diplomatic Academy of Ukraine. The lecture was devoted to public speaking, leadership development, as well as emotional intelligence.

"For members of Ukrainian diplomatic missions, it is important to effectively use every opportunity for public speaking, especially now when the world's attention is focused on our country. For this, one should carefully approach the use of professional oratorical technique, developing strategies and tactics for public speeches. Teamwork is important here," stated Mykola Ovcharov.

What was the main topic of the lecture?

During the three-hour communication with diplomats, the founder of the Institute of Rhetoric presented a methodology for determining the best speakers and explained the indicators that form the coefficient of their effectiveness.

Special attention was paid to practical aspects of applying oratorical techniques in diplomatic activity. Lecture participants learned about modern approaches to evaluating the effectiveness of public speeches and criteria by which one can determine the professional level of a speaker.

Which aspect generated the most interest?

The audience showed particular interest in the rhetoric of the US election campaign. Diplomats discussed with the trainer the oratorical techniques of world politicians, particularly the features of public rhetoric of US presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.

Analysis of electoral rhetoric allowed participants to better understand how different oratorical strategies influence audience perception and the formation of public opinion at the international level.

What is the activity of the Institute of Rhetoric?

Mykola Ovcharov regularly conducts public lectures on public speaking. The John F. Kennedy Institute of Rhetoric, founded by him in Ukraine in 2009, is a modern analytical and educational center focused on the study of public speaking.

The Institute actively works with various professional communities, providing educational services and consultations on effective communication issues, which is especially relevant for representatives of the diplomatic sphere in current conditions.