Growth-Focused Feedback Framework for Speech Evaluation
1. Body Language: Celebrate Authenticity, Refine Purpose
• Start with strengths: “Your body language felt genuine—I could tell you were fully present with your topic, which made your message feel trustworthy.”
• Constructive idea: “If you want to ground that energy even more, try a small, intentional movement (like stepping forward when sharing a key point) instead of pacing. Or keeping a pen in your hand could help channel nervous energy into something calm—totally up to what feels natural for you!”
2. Vocal Variety: Highlight Engagement, Nudge Dimension
• Start with strengths: “Your pace shifted perfectly when you shared that personal story—it pulled me in immediately, like you were talking just to me.”
• Constructive idea: “What if you played with pitch a little more when you hit your main takeaway? Even a subtle lift could make that key point stick in the audience’s minds without feeling forced.”
3. Structure & Logic: Validate Clarity, Add Flow
• Start with strengths: “Your opening story and closing takeaway tied together so nicely—I left knowing exactly what you wanted me to remember. That’s such a strong foundation!”
• Constructive idea: “If you wanted to make the middle section even smoother, adding one quick transition phrase (like ‘Now, how does this connect to what I shared earlier?’) could help the audience follow your train of thought effortlessly.”
I can help you draft a custom feedback script for a specific speech (e.g., a storytelling speech or a persuasive one) using this framework. Need me to put that together?
