Such a detailed analysis! So awesome. Question: I noticed you used present tense even though this has already happened in the past, and sometimes you used past tense. Could you elaborate on that?

@publicspeakingmentor

3 жыл бұрын

Good observation, Owen. This was something I decided to do on a whim. Normally, I tell my stories in the past tense since it always came naturally to me. I tested out telling this story in the present tense and what I discovered is that it made the story flow a bit more quickly. My hypothesis is that it seemed faster because I wasn't adding in all of the enunciation for past tense suffixes (i.e., "-ed"). It definitely decreased my word count when writing the speech. However, I would say that it's not for everyone. Some people much prefer the past tense because it's how they always tell and hear stories. There are pros and cons to both.

@owenter

3 жыл бұрын

Oh cool. I read somewhere that using present tense allows the audience to relive the moment as if the event is unfolding infront of their eyes. I thought that was what you were doing.

@publicspeakingmentor

3 жыл бұрын

@@owenter That is a theory that people use, but I would have to get feedback from my audiences as to whether they believe they're reliving the moment with me. I used it more for the direct and practical purposes.

Lots of love from 🇮🇳 India😊😊. Keep mentoring us. As an enthusiast in public speaking, I watch many many videos on youtube but such type of critical information I never found anywhere, all people tell us only basics on youtube and don't want to reveal their deep analysis but you are different. Hats off to you.

@publicspeakingmentor

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that feedback. That is what I aim to do. I don't wish to hide what I know. In fact, giving my knowledge away encourages me to learn more. I appreciate your continued watching of my content. Hopefully you've been passing this along to your fellow pubic speaking enthusiasts. Let's turn the public speaking education industry on it's head 🙂

Thank you for analyzed short by shots of your speech. It was helpful to the speakers to follow.

Brilliant. I'm competing at Division in 3 weeks and , table topics district in May. I've been successful up to district level in the past, but this year is my "taking it seriously" year. Loved the thoughts about contest chair and toastmasters. Extremely true! Your insights are brilliant. Congratulations and well done.

Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!!

@publicspeakingmentor

3 жыл бұрын

🙂You're welcome...I told you you'd be happy with that day's post 😉

Why are TED talks so much more captivating than Toastmasters speeches? Could you do an analysis on it?

@publicspeakingmentor

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion....I might add this to my list of content....but what I will say now is that it's not that TED talks are that much more captivating. There are circumstances at play. Firstly, when you click on a TED talk you're likely clicking on a topic that you are already interested in and therefore you're more invested in the content as opposed to a Toastmasters speech where you don't know the topic beforehand. Secondly before being on video, TED Talks are groomed and tailored for the best performance possible usually by professional organizers or coaches. Lastly, the majority of TED talks are given by experts from a diverse pool of specific topics. Toastmaster speeches are amateur in nature and tend to stick to motivational/inspirational talks with common universal themes. So, it's not that it's better or worse in my opinion. They're different styles of speaking, preparation and mediums.

Thanks for sharing Aaron and congratulations 🎉

Thanks for creating such a content rich video. I always learn so much watching you.

@publicspeakingmentor

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Jay. Glad you found it useful.

Thank you so much for such a detailed analysis Aaron. I request you to please make a speech breakdown video for your semi final speech. It was a unique speech, which is clearly indicating that you're the master in storytelling.

@publicspeakingmentor

2 жыл бұрын

Wish granted!

@shashankankeshwarapu2427

2 жыл бұрын

@@publicspeakingmentor Thank you so much Aaron.

Fantastic analysis!!! I think he may have meant to say evoke rather than invoke.

I am starting the public speaking journey and this was amazing. Thank you for sharing

Thanks the video and insights

@publicspeakingmentor

3 жыл бұрын

No problem! Thank you for watching it. Hope you found it useful.

I enjoyed and learned a lot from your speech analysis. Beautiful!

@publicspeakingmentor

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that, Chris! Thanks for watching and commenting. Hopefully you can utilize the information shared.

@ChrisDaoanis

3 жыл бұрын

I definitely will. Keep 'em coming!

"If you have made it this far in the video, I applaud you..." Me: "ummm okaaay" Also me: Trying to remember how many videos I of yours I have watched in a row... was it 4 or 5? Me again: Since I made is all the way to the end of 4 or 5 in one setting, do I still get applauded ooorrrrrr.... do I stand the chance of earning a breakdown of my first real speech and how to improve it? Though I would love that, I just want to say, since you have read this far, you are by far the best and my favorite speaking mentor. And I found your channel about 24 hours ago through your breakdown of my acquaintance's winning speech. Verity Price. Continue being awesome. Will you accept this mission?

You are good. I thoroughly enjoyed the analysis 😊😊😊

@publicspeakingmentor

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching, Nelson!

Thankyou Aaron. I loved this speech every time I hear it. I agree that the purpose and message was a little jarring the first time despite all your sign posting, and listening to your critique I realise that if you had "shown" us that the game made you accepted, rather than "telling" us it might have been even stronger. Ok. I just criticised a world championship winning speech. Ill see myself out now. 😆

@publicspeakingmentor

3 жыл бұрын

lol world champions are not perfect speakers so it's okay. I'll let you slide this time 😜

@dylannguyen1953

3 жыл бұрын

@@publicspeakingmentor its only because you come across sooooo personably in your speeches and videos that I would have the guts to make that comment. You are doing such an informative and entertaining job. It really feels like you are talking directly to me in my toastmasters and speaking journey.

@publicspeakingmentor

3 жыл бұрын

@@dylannguyen1953 I appreciate that feedback. Thank you, Dylan!

My journey is just starting… I just may consider winning it all 🙏🏻

@publicspeakingmentor

3 жыл бұрын

Best of luck to you Michael. It's a great journey thought not to be taken lightly as it can be consuming at times.

I’m Moroccan Toastmasters, I joined the Casablanca Club on January. My first inspiration is you. All members follow your advice, love yo❤ and want became like u. Many thanks

@publicspeakingmentor

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I can serve as an inspiration for you and you club. Thank you for watching!

@rachidalotfi8618

2 жыл бұрын

@@publicspeakingmentor Thank you so much for your answering. Maybe on day if you want to visit Morocco your’ill be welcome

@rachidalotfi8618

2 жыл бұрын

And excuse my poor English my next step on Toastmasters is to do my speechs in English so now I’m studying

@rachidalotfi8618

2 жыл бұрын

I’m very glad.🙏🏻

very cool

WOW. You need to write a book about how to be the "Toastmasters World Champion" The process sounds complex, but interesting.

@publicspeakingmentor

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, a book is some time away, but we'll see. I wouldn't call it complex, but it is nuanced.

So the story is not real, right? How did you come up with such a unique story? This is so creative. The best speech I have ever heard

@publicspeakingmentor

2 жыл бұрын

Actually the story is very much real....In fact the only part that was truly exaggerated was the who spy theme. Everything else was almost spot on 😄

You are awesome 😎.

@publicspeakingmentor

2 жыл бұрын

Aw gee, thanks! ☺

great sir.. your speech was flawless and your explanation about it is very helpful... 😊😊since i am from india your every line was so relatable and super funny😊😊🙏

@publicspeakingmentor

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome. I appreciate the kind words and glad that you got some use out of it.

Thank you so much for your detailed analysis Aaron. I'm learning so much from your videos. One question - in the virtual setting how do you deliver punch lines? Do you need to put in slight pause if you know where the audience will have a laugh?

@publicspeakingmentor

2 жыл бұрын

The delivery of your punchlines will change due to the the virtual setting. There is not a need to pause for laughter that cannot be heard. It's harder to know what humor is working and what isn't, but it does allow you the benefit of saving more time.

Hi Aaron I am a big fan

@publicspeakingmentor

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad to have your support. Thanks for watching and commenting.

How long does it take to practice and be as good. Is every sentence well thought and practiced on the reaction of the audience and delivery and how long does this take?

Ed Tate did not acknowledge the Contest Master... and his was one long story, too... A great way to unfold the story!

@publicspeakingmentor

3 жыл бұрын

Very true, Liza. In fact, I think he's the only one who didn't acknowledge it at all. It's one of the reasons I loved his speech. I like it when people go against grain and decide to be different.

@lizarichards2243

3 жыл бұрын

@@publicspeakingmentor Thats why I loved both of your WCPS speeches! Both very different!

What resources do you recommend for a beginner? Like books.

@publicspeakingmentor

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Samuel. I share recommendations in previous videos I would start with this one: kzread.info/dash/bejne/nYBrzbCKaaqbgqg.html then you can watch this one about free resources: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hK6o2MF6YJOoYcY.html

Hi Aaron, I wrote a speech for my club contest and comparing it against the heroes journey, I don't really have a character arc. It made me think of your speech - this speech kind of doesn't have an arc either. How did you make it work so well? Its kind of missing the mentor character as well. Although you mentioned the grandma that got removed... I feel like you've broken a lot of rules, or maybe you've just accomplished things in a different way that I'm not quite understanding?

@publicspeakingmentor

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dylan. The speech definitely strayed from the common type of speeches given in the International Speech contest. The first thing to realize is that the various techniques used in the past are not rules. They are simply things people have repeated usually as instructed from past winners. For my stories, the keys for me are always establishing at least 1 central character, and then establishing a clear conflict for that character. The conflict can be a situation, a person, a limiting mindset, etc... it doesn't matter as long as the conflict is understandable to the audience and relatable in some way. I took some inspiration from Pixar movies which don't usually follow the traditional hero story The clearest example that I can think of comes from the first Toy Story (hopefully you've seen it). In my speech here, the protagonist (me) had an understandable goal (protect the shoes) and there was conflict keeping me from that goals (ominous smilier). Me overcoming challenges of this conflict didn't require a hero or a guide to save the day. Instead, the journey of protecting the shoes made me realize a larger goal (to be accepted despite being different) which was my message.

Image image image. Subscribed. I can see the scenes and I would fight anyone who tells me this story was made-up.