Wimbledon Speakers

The Association of Speakers Clubs (ASC)

Speaking Goals

Personal Speaking Goals from Meeting 30/09/24

J – To  feel confident to stand up and talk in any situation

A – No “Ums” or hesitation. Speak slower. Don’t go off-topic. Use Structure. Not extrapolate points.

B – Self-control (breathing). Timing. Focus on anchor points.

C – Stay calm. Stay on topic. Win the upcoming debate rematch.

M – Not to be content with current skills, although has speaking experience. Learn to read the room. Work on tools to engage the audience.

P – Connect with the audience. Be myself.

R – Work on how I feel (standing up on stage). Work on nervousness. Slow down. Use of voice (not monotone).

L – Engage the audience. Slow down. Body language. Be meaningful.

I – To be calmer, not so frantic and in my head thinking about what to say next. Look confident.

S – Slow down. To believe I can do it. Work on nervousness.