International Speech Contest A Few Questions and Answers

International Speech Contest A Few Questions and Answers

The Questions …. �Speech Topic: Is topic really a concern? if yes, what kind of topics should be chosen? if no, why? �What are the most important aspects that should be there in a speech? �What goes into the making of a speech both psychologically(as a speaker) and technically in terms of the contest (both in terms of a judge and a speaker) ? �How to prepare for the contest further, once a contestant clears the club level contest?

Speech Topic

Don’t follow this for your ISC speech.

What is the Purpose of my Speech ?

I have 7 minutes to give a message to the world. What’s the best message that I can give ?

There is only one source for this. � Have a conversation with yourself � Recollect Experiences that taught you some valuable lessons � Pick the one that appeals to you the most. � Put that message in a single line � That’s the core purpose of the speech

Trust your Heart. . It works

Most important aspects of the Speech

Focus on Audience & Message not on Judges and Victory Win over the audience… Judges too are a part of the audience.

This is how you are judged � Content (50 total) � 20 points: Speech Development � 15 points: Speech Effectiveness � 15 points: Speech Value � Delivery (30 total) � 10 points: Physical � 10 points: Voice � 10 points: Manner � Language (20 total) � 10 points: Appropriateness � 10 points: Correctness � Do read the judges ballot before you start writing your speech.

LOCK the Content � Have 100% clarity on the following � Lead --- Mostly You � Obstacle / Objective � Characters & their contribution � Knock out Punch � Compelling opening (set the basic traits of lead here) � The purpose (at least a hint) of the speech must come out in the first 2 minutes. Build characters in the body. � Save the knock out for the fifth minute and conclude with in the 1. 5 minutes of the Knock out.

Some tips on the content • One who looks outside dreams. One how looks inside awakens. Send the lead on an inward journey and your audience will love it, they will have a great take home value. • Have a strong logical flow to the speech, the events must be placed in an order that makes the lead wiser and less wayward as the speech progresses. • Don’t have more than 3 stories in the speech. • Try to have the speech within 650 -700 words. • Humor enhances your speech but don’t have humor for the sake of it.

Delivery of the Speech � Read cc 2 -cc 6 of the TM manual before you complete your final draft of the speech. � While you would definitely have a planned body language and voice modulation , practice it in front of an audience and a mentor to get things right. � This section is very subjective to each person and I advise that you work this with your mentor. � Physical appearance , Voice and Manner carry 10 points each in this section, focus CC 5 and CC 6 and work with your mentor to figure out as to what is appropriate for your speech.

Language �Avoid Jargon. �Please have your speech reviewed by a person who is good at English Grammar. �If you are not sure of your grammar skills, please try remembering the sentences as is. Short sentences can save the day. Refer cc 4 in the manual.

Rehearse …. �Rehearse , Rehearse. . Rehearse till your jaws ache and the body refuses to take any more body language. �Rehearse till your body makes the gesture naturally. �Rehearse till the vocal chord and body are in sync. �Rehearse till the next sentence comes naturally and you forget your surroundings till the end of the seventh minute

Hey I cleared the Club level Contest � Remember what got you here will not get you to the next level. � Give your speech 5/10 and then seek more mentoring. � Review each and every line of your speech and check if the real estate can be used more effectively. � Reach out to people who made it to the next levels before and spend time making the corrections. � Seek advise but don’t ignore your gut feeling. You somehow know what works for you.

A Quick Checklist �Am I passionate about the topic ? �Purpose of the speech in a single line. Is the speech built around it ? �Did I read the Judges ballot correctly ? �Did I get my LOCK right ? �Am I getting to the point quickly ? �Did I read chapters cc 2 -cc 6 from the TM manual ? �Is my speech grammatically correct ? �Am I well dressed to make a mark ? �Did I rehearse it enough ?

My Mentor– Shashank Bhavaraju

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