Why are some speeches more powerful than others? What makes a great public speaker? There is an ocean of literature out there which can be overwhelming, and this book can be your starting point to navigate your journey in this subject from an academic point of view. This book is designed to help the reader understand the various interconnected components of public speaking when viewed together from three broad academic lenses. Together, these lenses make a unique kaleidoscope for the reader to answer the question as to why some speeches are more impactful than others. This kaleidoscope includes more than 50 parameters that engage in interplay among themselves to create an impactful communication and serve as a foundation for future academic work on this topic.