Do you have to be a great actor to know if you like a movie?

Speech Evaluation – How to evaluate someone who speaks a lot better than you?<br><br>You may not have the speaking experience to stand on the stage and show the speaker what he needs to do.  <br><br>But you have the audience experience of listening to speeches and know what you did and didn&#39;t like as an audience member. <br><br>You have probably been sitting in the audience and listening to speeches longer than the speaker has been standing on the stage delivering speeches!<br> <br><b>Likewise:</b> <ul><li>Do you have to be a great actor to know if you like a movie?</li><li>Do you have to be a great chef to know if you like a meal?</li></ul> But as you are the one watching the movie or eating the meal, your viewpoint of whether you enjoyed it or not is extremely important!<br> <br>The same is true in speaking. <br>      <br>Since you are the one listening to the speech, your viewpoint is extremely important!<br> <br>Evaluate the speech and the speaker from your viewpoint - from sitting in the audience.<br>•    How did his speech effect you?<br>•    Were you able to easily follow the flow and logic of the speech?<br>•    What held your attention?<br>•    Was there anything that was confusing or didn&#39;t make sense?<br>•    Was there anything distracting to you? <br>•    Was there something he or she said that you wanted more detail about?<br>•    Was there anything that interested/disinterested you?<br><br>These are questions only you can answer, based on how the speech affected you.<br> <br><b>In looking at a speech, stick with the speaking basics of:</b><br>•    Organization - opening, body, conclusion,<br>•    Vocal variety and pace,<br>•    Gestures, body and stage movement,<br>•    Clear easily understood word choices.<br><br>But after that, how did the speech effect you?<br> <br>Speech evaluation/coaching is not about clever analogies, quick witted humor or repeating the speech just given. It is similar to a customer review of a product or service.<br> <br>It is about your viewpoint on these things - what do you feel they are doing well and do you feel can they improve on? Your viewpoint is your viewpoint. It matters! It is important! Don&#39;t invalidate it.<br><br><b>Source</b>: LanceMillerSpeaks.com<br><br>........................................................................................................................<br>Continue your journey of personal and professional development through ACS Toastmasters! As the foundation of your career journey, this program is designed to help you build the competencies you need to communicate and lead.<br><br>For those who are interested in become a member of Toastmasters, please return the completed membership application form and send to acscanb@acs.org.au. We will submit your application to the International Toastmasters for the process provided you have paid club membership fee.  <br><br><b>How does ACS Canberra Toastmasters work?</b><br>Every Toastmasters journey begins with a single speech. During their journey, <ul><li>They learn to tell their stories. They listen and answer.</li><li>They learn by regularly giving speeches, gaining feedback to improving their communication skills.</li><li>They plan and lead. They give feedback and accept it. Through club community of learners, they find their path to leadership.</li><li>They learn by leading teams and guiding others to achieve their goals in a supportive atmosphere, leaders emerge from the Toastmasters program.</li></ul> Click <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WStG9TnG0Gw" target="_blank">HERE</a> to watch the video, it will help you better understand what happens during a meeting and how the experience can benefit you.    <br><br>By join this program, you will improve your presentation, speaking, and listening skills in a supportive, professional environment and build up your self-confidence.<br>.....................................................................................................................<br><b>How to become a member of Toastmasters?</b><br>Click <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/k4evev03tdvkvqy/2016%20ACS%20TM%20Membership%20Application%20Form%20v4.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">here</a> to download the Toastmasters membership application form<br>Click here to download the Toastmasters flyer.<br> <br>When:                1st &amp; 3rd Thursday of the month at 18:00<br>Where:               @ Mantra on Northbourne Hotel Canberra<br>Contact:             +612 6143 5503 or acscanb@acs.org.au<br>Website:             acscanberratoastmasters.org.au<br>How to join:       Click <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/k4evev03tdvkvqy/2016%20ACS%20TM%20Membership%20Application%20Form%20v4.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">HERE</a> <br><img alt="TM meeting room" src="https://acsau.file.force.com/servlet/rtaImage?eid=70190000001IpDb&amp;feoid=00N9000000EVCh7&amp;refid=0EM90000000w9tY"></img>