Thursday, September 4, 2008
Speech Buddies 2.1, 2.2, Intro Jessica
After watching the three speech buddy video’s I can see the different practices that individuals do in order to deliver a speech as best as they possibly can. From the first video, 2.1, I loved the breathing exercises. Honestly, I tried some out since I had to say a speech at work today in front of many parents of my students, and they helped! I realized that I had tension in my shoulders right before I say a speech, and just by focusing more on my breathing and putting my hands on my rib cage it eased my shoulders out. I even had many parents telling me I did a good job. For the other two videos I noticed how each person had different ways to tackle their speech. For example, walking around during a speech to calm your senses is something I can relate to because any movement can ease my nervousness at times. In addition, with Jessica’s introduction speech, I noticed she laughed at what she was talking about at times. Just laughing at yourself can be a little reminder that everything is just fine, and that you will eventually be done with your speech soon.
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Hello,
I'm so glad to hear you have actually tried some of the relaxation techniques, and they worked! I plan on giving them a try when we have to do our demonstration speech. Thanks for sharing your experience with the speech you just did. Knowing somebody else tried the exercises and sucessed in presenting a speech in front of others, is more encouraging for me.
I hope when I give my speech this month, I get the same positive feedback you received from all those parents who sat in and listened to your speech.
Thanks again for shareing and see you in a few weeks.
I too hope to apply some techniques from the videos. I have tried the breathing exercises but it never works for me. One thing that has proved successful for me was being genuinely interested in the subject and have a willingness to share. This interest in a topic really shows through your tone and overall performance. I liked the other videos as well because they had great techniques. Laughing at yourself or with others during a speech will lighten the mood. That is awesome that you have had the opportunity to apply these techniques to speeches. Did you use any other things to help your speech? There is a speech coming up for me on Monday that is weighing heavily on my shoulders. But application of breathing, laughing, and a bit of walking should help me ease through to the end.
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