Public Speaking Assessment I...Read A Climb To The TopHave the book but not yet read itHave not purchased the book but plan to soonDon't know anything about the book but would like more information1. How do you rate your current confidence level when public speaking?TerrifiedA bit nervous; some fearOKQuite confidentExtremely confidentPlease Comment:2. How do you rate your public speaking skills?Poor - I definitely need some helpOK - but I know I could improveGood - I could improve with some advanced tipsExcellent - I don't think I could improve muchPlease comment:3. True of False: I worry about many things I can’t control in a speech…TrueFalsePlease comment:4. I get so nervous during a speech… My knees shake I turn red My palms get sweaty I get butterflies in my stomach I get dry throat Total panic attack I have nerves of steel I have no nerves 5. When I speak, I say a lot of… Um’s Uh’s Like So Ya know Please comment:6. When I plan a speech, I struggle with… How I’m going to open it How I’m going to close Sounding like I care about the subject and/or the audience Keeping them engaged half-way through Make impossible demands on myself Rush through and wing it Plan so thoroughly that I never know when I’m finished Please comment:7. When I speak, I prefer to be situated…Behind a podiumOn the side of the stageFront and CenterI wish I could hide in the shadows8. When speaking, I usually…Stand stillMove aroundSpeak with my hands9. When giving a presentation, do you strive for?ExcellenceGood enoughGlad to make it through without a heart attackPlease comment:10. When I make mistakes, I…Punish myselfShake it off and move onWorry about it for a while and then move onPlease comment:11. My manner of speaking publicly is…NervousListlessBoringFlatAnimatedLots of buzz wordsProfessional but lacking emotionFilled with Emotional AppealPlease comment:12. When I speak, I…Speak at the same pace throughoutSpeak more to my PowerPoint than the audienceDon’t emphasize the important words as much as I probably shouldVary the pace, pitch, and tempoDeliver the unexpectedSpeak with my handsPlease comment:13. My presentation visuals are...(Select all that apply) Black and White Dull Overfilled with words and bullet points Too complicated Too simple Lifeless Animated Colorful Please comment:14. My body language is…ClosedDefensiveAggressiveNone: I just stand therePowerfulDressed to KillWelcomingPlease comment:15. When it comes to feedback, I…Don’t ask for itAm terrified at the thought of hearing itWelcome it16. If I watched myself on video, I…Hate the mere suggestion of itCan’t stand to watch myselfWill be open to where I can improveBring it on!17. If you could do one thing for a living, what would it be?18. My overall goal is to become a communicator who ____________.19. What I do well is _____________________________________.20. I need help with_____________________________________.21. My timeline to improve these skills is______________________.About youName* First Last Email* PhoneOrganizationJob Role1. Are you employed or self-employed?EmployedSelf EmployedEmployed but run a part-time businessOther (please specify)2. Why do you need to learn to speak publicly?My job role requires itI want to make an impact at work through speakingI run my own business and attend networking eventsI run my own business and want to attract clients through speakingI want to speak at social meetings and events3. Where do you need to speak in public? Tick all that apply. Company meetings Client Meetings Customer/Prospect Pitches Training Events Networking Events Other Events Team Briefings Other - please add comments (specify below)5. What type of public speaking training would you consider?Home self study programsWorkshops that require attendanceWebinarsTeleconferencesOne to One coaching face to faceOne to One coaching online via skypeLarge 2-3 day events6. How important is it for your career development to have outstanding presentation skills?Not too importantHelpful but not criticalCritical
