Good evening everyone! I’m so glad to be here today. I want to talk to you all about writing a winning speech.
I know firsthand how daunting writing a speech can be. When I was in college, I had to give a speech for my public speaking class. I was so nervous that I was shaking. But I was determined to write a speech that would make an impact.
So, I followed some simple guidelines that made all the difference. I want to share those with you today so that you can use them to write a winning speech.
The first guideline is to know your audience. Ask yourself, who am I speaking to? What do they care about? What do they need to hear? Knowing your audience will help you craft a message that resonates with them.
The second guideline is to be clear and concise. You don’t want to overwhelm your audience with too much information. Make sure you have a clear purpose and that you get to the point quickly.
The third guideline is to be passionate. When you’re passionate about your message, it will come through in your speech. As the great poet Maya Angelou said, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
So, if you follow these three guidelines, you’ll be well on your way to writing a winning speech. Remember to know your audience, be clear and concise, and be passionate.
I hope you all feel inspired to write a winning speech. Thank you for your time and attention.
Feedback for the Speaker
Thank you for your speech! I appreciate your willingness to share your experience and knowledge with us. You have demonstrated great public speaking skills that have contributed to the success of your speech.
Your strengths include your ability to engage the audience. You spoke directly to the audience, using ‘you’ and ‘your’, which made the content more personal and relatable. You also used a quote from Maya Angelou to emphasize your point, which was a great way to capture the audience’s attention.
Areas of improvement include the structure of your speech. You could have organized your ideas in a more logical manner by introducing the three guidelines in a clear thesis statement. For example, you could have said: “In this speech, I will be discussing three guidelines to help you write a winning speech: knowing your audience, being clear and concise, and being passionate.” This would have provided a clear structure for your speech.
Overall, you have done a great job in delivering your speech. Keep up the good work!