Welcome everyone! It’s great to have you here today. Let’s kick off this meeting with an ice-breaker.
Introduction
I’d like to start off by discussing a quote that I think is quite meaningful. The quote is, “We are no longer happy so soon as we wish to be happier.” I believe this quote speaks to how life is a journey. We may want to get to a happier place quickly, but life has its own timeline and pace.
Anecdote
I remember when I was younger and I wanted to achieve a certain goal, like getting into a certain college. I worked hard, but I expected the process to be easy and quick. I quickly learned that achieving goals takes time, effort, and patience. It was a valuable lesson.
Discussion
So, what do you think of this quote? How do you interpret it? How has this been true in your life?
Conclusion
I think it’s important to remember that life is a journey and it takes time to reach our goals. It’s not always easy, but it’s worth it and it’s important to appreciate the journey. Let’s take this quote and use it to help us stay motivated and patient in our lives.
Thanks for your time and participation!
Feedback for the Speaker
I appreciate your speech. You delivered a meaningful speech that was engaging and thought-provoking. It was great to see how you used a quote to kick off the meeting and started a conversation. Here are some strengths of your speech, as well as areas of improvement that could be addressed.
Strengths
Purpose: You had a clear purpose and goal of starting a conversation. You effectively used a quote to open up the discussion and set the tone.
Introduction: You provided a meaningful quote to introduce the topic and set the tone. You then added to it with an anecdote to make it more relatable to the audience.
Structure: You had a clear structure to the speech, beginning with an introduction, followed by an anecdote and then a discussion. This made it easier for the audience to follow and understand.
Message: The message of the speech was clear and inspiring. You successfully connected the quote and anecdote to the message that life is a journey and it takes time and patience to reach our goals.
Areas for Improvement
Language: There were some areas where the language could be improved. For instance, you could have included more descriptive words to paint a better picture for the audience. For example, instead of saying “I worked hard”, you could have said “I put in countless hours of hard work”.
Conclusion: The conclusion could have been stronger. You could have provided a call-to-action, such as encouraging the audience to take the message of the speech and use it in their daily lives. This would have been more impactful and inspiring.