HOW TO CREATE A GREAT SPEECH | My Speech Process Explained
Aaron W. Beverly - Your Public Speaking Mentor・2 minutes read
Aaron Beverly shared his process for refining speeches, emphasizing knowing the audience, using the DETOX acronym, and recording and evaluating speeches for improvement. He recommended filtering feedback, setting a cutoff date for edits, and using video recordings to enhance stage presence.
Insights
- Knowing your audience (KYA) is crucial in speechwriting to ensure the message resonates effectively and avoids miscommunication or disengagement.
- Utilizing the DETOX acronym to distill the central message into a concise form of 10 words or less helps speakers maintain focus and clarity throughout the speechwriting process, enhancing the impact of their presentations.
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Recent questions
How can I improve my public speaking skills?
By knowing your audience, brainstorming topics, and using the DETOX acronym.
What is the DETOX acronym in public speaking?
It emphasizes the central message in 10 words or less.
Why is it important to record and listen to speeches?
To evaluate and improve by rewriting and repeating the process.
How can I observe my stage presence in public speaking?
By video recording yourself to analyze audience reactions.
Why is it crucial to filter feedback in public speaking?
To receive constructive criticism and improve before a presentation.
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Summary
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"Refine Speeches: Know Audience, Focus Message"
- Aaron Beverly, a public speaking mentor, shared his process for refining, editing, and writing speeches in a presentation to a local Toastmasters group.
- Beverly emphasized the importance of knowing your audience (KYA) as the golden rule to avoid mismatched presentations.
- He advised brainstorming topics, suggesting that for Toastmasters, the sky's the limit, while work scenarios may provide predetermined topics.
- Beverly introduced the DETOX acronym, emphasizing the central message in 10 words or less to maintain focus in the speech.
- Writing out the script using voice-to-text on a phone was recommended, followed by audio recording and listening to oneself for evaluation.
- The process involved rewriting, recording edits, and repeating the steps until ready to present in front of a live audience.
- Video recording oneself was suggested to observe stage presence and audience reactions for improvement.
- Beverly highlighted the importance of filtering feedback through a trusted circle of counsel and setting a cutoff date for final edits before a presentation.
