I think that in the outline of the origami speech, I achieved my purpose. I spent a lot of time on the outline and a good deal of time relearning how to fold a paper crane. In the notecards, I listed keywords so that I wouldn't stand there reading them. This was all good, however, I fell short in achieving that purpose in the delivery of the speech.
I thought that in delivering an extemporaneous speech, I would cut down the time by more than half of what was in my outline. This was not the case...I still went over in time and nervously, got stuck in a loop of 'ers' and 'ums' while staring down at my notecards. Also, I realized that demonstrating something as exact and the art of paper-folding is not that easy.
I felt more confident and comfortable this time. I felt prepared, knew the topic and was less anxious...until getting up there in front of everyone.
If I could do it over again, I'd spend same or less time on outline and more time on practicing speech and demonstration. It seems like a long time to have to speak, but in actuality, the time flies by and in trying to get it all in...I rambled on about some so-so stuff, then didn't have time for some of the more interesting tidbits.
I one goal I have for improving the content of my speech is to remember to site things properly in the outline and in the delivery of the speech.
I one goal I have for improving the delivery on the next speech is to slow down! To slow down my breath and speech, which I believe will also allow me to engage the audience more with more eye contact and have a better flow.
It's all a blur, but in thinking back on the delivery of that speech, I'd say that I probably appeared anxious, rushed, stuttering and fumbling, looking down and seemingly confused. I cannot recall doing anything distracting, except maybe for looking down too much and too many breaks in the flow.
On a scale from 1-10, I'd rate my eye contact as a 5.
Honestly, I don't think that I remembered to cite more than one or two sources.
I believe that I felt like I was going in there prepared and ready to ace that speech. Afterward, I really felt disappointed in my presentation, that I'd flubbed it and would give myself a 'C'.
It's humbling, and also a learning process with opportunity for improvement.
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