I tried to evaluate my presentation's strengths and problems with objectivity as I
went back and reviewed the introductory speech. There were some admirable
qualities, but there were also some things that needed work. The path to better
public speaking abilities will be built by identifying these areas and developing
tactics for improvement.
I think that my introduction's most notable strength was its careful planning. It
was clear that I had put a lot of time and thought into creating a presentation that
was ordered and well-structured. Here is a more thorough explanation of what I
considered to be my strength. I believe that I properly structured my speech and
showed that I had a solid understanding of the subject. I started off with a short
opening that gave the audience the background information, the reason for my
talk, and an overview of the key ideas I would be covering. This organization made
it easier for the audience to follow the speech's progression while understanding
its goals right away.
The other strength I think I had was clarity of topic. Throughout the presentation,
my topic was delivered quickly and clearly. It was also well-organized. This focus
on clarity was essential for making sure the audience could understand the main
points I attempted to make.
I also think that I spoke clearly and loudly enough for the full crowd to hear me. I
believe I made a fair effort to engage the audience by using a variety of tones and
bringing up related subjects.
I feel like those were some of the strengths I had during my presentation. But that
doesn't mean I didn’t have any weaknesses on my presentation, because if not I
would’ve got full marks. With that being said here are some things I think I
could’ve worked on to improve my speech.
My inability to maintain eye contact with the audience stood out as a
shortcoming. I tended to glance away from the audience. This may have been
avoided if I had practiced eye contact during rehearsals in front of a mirror to
observe my improvement. It would have been more beneficial to slowly reduce
the use of note cards by writing less and practicing more.
I also noticed that I was using the word "um" quite a lot. I could have
concentrated on making topic transitions easier when practicing my speech to
enhance this element. Refining articulation might benefit from repeated practice
and intentionally distinguishing "um" sounds. It would also help to remove
linguistic fillers from the speech and ask friends for comments on specific
occasions.
I shifted positions far too frequently, which would have distracted the audience.
Focusing on keeping your feet on the ground and eliminating aimless wandering
during the speech would be one way to handle this. You might practice this while
getting ready to give a speech.
In conclusion, there were both positive and negative aspects to the first speech. I
did a decent job at planning ahead and projecting my voice, but I had trouble
making eye contact, using filler words, and moving around too much. The key to
improving public speaking abilities is focused practice. Future talks will be more
effective if we can figure out ways to increase eye contact, lessen verbal filler, and
curb excessive movement.