Welcome: Good morning everyone! Today, I’d like to talk about a question we’ve all asked ourselves at one time or another: if not now, then when?
Anecdote: I remember when I was in college, I had a dream of becoming a professional dancer. I’d take classes, practice all the time, and I was determined to make it happen. But then I kept telling myself, “if not now, then when?”
I quickly realized that if I didn’t take the plunge now, I might never get the chance. So I made the decision to go for it and put my all into making my dream a reality.
Examples: This is just one example of how powerful this question can be. It can be applied to anything in life. Whether you want to start your own business, pursue a new career, or just make a change in your life, asking yourself this question can be a great motivator.
Transition: But it’s not just about taking action — it’s about being aware of the opportunities in life.
Illustration: For instance, a few years ago I was offered a job in a different country. I was hesitant to take it, so I thought about the question: if not now, then when? It made me realize that this was probably my one chance to move abroad and have this amazing experience. So I decided to go for it and it was one of the best decisions I ever made.
Conclusion: So when you find yourself asking “if not now, then when”, think about what opportunities you may be missing out on. The answer might just be the thing that helps you take the plunge and make your dreams come true.
Thank you!
Feedback for the Speaker
Appreciation: I appreciate the effort you put into your speech. You spoke with enthusiasm and gave compelling examples that resonated with the audience.
Strengths:
Content: The content of your speech was interesting and engaging. You provided vivid anecdotes and examples to illustrate your points, which helped to keep the audience’s attention.
Purpose: Your purpose was clearly communicated throughout the speech. You effectively used the question “if not now, then when” to emphasize the importance of seizing opportunities and taking action.
Message: Your message was inspiring and motivating. You used stories to emphasize the importance of taking action on your dreams and seizing opportunities when they come.
Language: You used language effectively to communicate your points. You used simple, yet powerful language that was easy to understand and follow.
Structure: The structure of your speech was effective. You used an effective opening to draw in the audience, followed by an anecdote to illustrate your point. You then provided examples and a vivid illustration to emphasize your message. You ended with a strong conclusion that left the audience with something to think about.
Areas of Improvement:
Delivery: Your delivery could be improved with the use of more body language and gestures. Using hand gestures, facial expressions and other body language can help to emphasize your points and keep the audience engaged.
Vocal Variety: You could also work on varying your vocal tones to emphasize certain areas of the speech. For example, you could vary your tone and volume when discussing your own experiences to show enthusiasm and excitement.