The Office (US)

After being named Dunder‑Mifflin’s salesman of the year, Dwight asks Michael for help in confronting his dread of public speaking. Michael agrees to coach him, and the pair work on delivering a speech that Dwight must give at the company’s forthcoming convention.

The show “Dwight’s Speech” is presented as a programme episode. It falls within the comedy genre and follows the familiar office setting of Dunder‑Mifflin. As an isolated instalment, the episode centres on a single storyline that highlights one of the staff members’ personal challenges. In this instalment, Dwight earns the title of Dunder‑Mifflin’s salesman of the year. The accolade brings him into the spotlight, and the office arranges for him to address the wider company at an upcoming convention. The honour, however, also forces him to confront a long‑standing nervousness about speaking in front of a crowd. Recognising his own anxiety, Dwight turns to Michael for assistance. He asks his manager to coach him through the preparation process, hoping that Michael’s guidance will ease his dread of public speaking. Their collaboration becomes the episode’s core, as Michael works to equip Dwight with the confidence he needs for the event. The episode culminates with Dwight delivering his speech at the company convention. With Michael’s support behind him, he steps onto the stage to fulfil the expectations attached to his salesman‑of‑the‑year award. The scene underscores both the pressure of the accolade and the effort required to overcome personal fear in a professional setting.