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Unit 11 Forum
Find a video of a public speaker that you think is effective and persuasive. (Ted Talks
are a great source.) Analyze the speaker's performance, consider:
What elements of the presentation stood out?
What was strongest: the presentation's content or the presenter's
mannerisms?
Did the presenter use visual aids? Did they support the presenter's content?
Did the speaker engage the audience? If so, how?
How can you apply these exemplars to your own presentation (in this course
and in the future)?
Craft your analysis into a few paragraphs and paste a link to the video and your written
analysis into the Forum post.
How to Speak so that People Want to Listen by Julian Treasure
What elements of the presentation stood out?
The presentation by Julian Treasure on ‘How to speak so that people want to listen’ is thought
provoking and enjoyable and has many elements that stand out. The speaker starts by describing
the human voice as one of the most powerful weapons we possess, capable of starting wars or
spreading love. He directly transitions into describing the frustrating experience of speaking but
not being listened to. I thought the abrupt start and transition, which describes the juxtaposition
of powers related to speaking, was the perfect way to start the presentation. He goes on to
describe the ‘Seven Deadly Sins’ of speaking, and although not comprehensive, is an attractive
way of presenting the information. He describes the remedy of these sins through the acronyms
‘HAIL’, which stands for honesty, authenticity, integrity, and love, and is very easy to remember.
He uses data to show importance of one’s voice and speaking and how it is associated with
power (we vote for politicians with deeper voices). He ends the presentation with a question that
leaves an impression: ‘what would the world be like if we were creating sound, consuming
sound, and designing sound environments consciously?’
What was strongest: the presentation's content or the presenter's mannerisms?
I would argue that both the presentations content and mannerisms were crucial to this
presentation. The content was direct and straight to the point, but without the mannerisms and
skills of the speaker, it would have been considered too simplistic or broad. When speaking,
Treasure embodies the honesty and integrity he describes, and is mindful of tempo and pace as
preached in the presentation. He likens the smooth and calm voices we pursue to ‘hot chocolate’
and cracks a smile – giving a sense of warmth and honesty.
Did the presenter use visual aids? Did they support the presenter's content?
The presenter used visual aids throughout the presentation. For each one of the ‘Seven Deadly
Sins of Speaking’, he has a slide with pictures to allow the audience to visualize. He has
important summary slides at crucial intersections. He includes stories, some with his own
mother, to back up his claims with real life examples. He describes our speaking as a toolbox and
voice as an engine and uses this to transition into warm-up exercises.
Did the speaker engage the audience? If so, how?
Julian Treasure uses humor throughout the presentation as a way of engaging his audience. He
jokes that ‘complaining is the national art of the UK’, which enables the audience and the
speaker to light-heartedly bond over their shared nationality. When describing variations in
speaking such as tempo, pace, and volume, he changes his voice accordingly, which keeps the
audience entertained. Finally, when describing methods to warm-up one’s voice, he invites the
entire audience to stand up, take deep breaths, and do lip and tongue exercises.
How can you apply these exemplars to your own presentation (in this course and
in the future)?
Both the content of the presentation and the mannerisms and skills exhibited by the speaker can
be used to improve my own abilities while presenting. I can avoid the sins of speaking that he
describes, such as judgement, exaggeration, and complaining. I can work on aspects of my voice
such as timber, pitch, and volume by practicing, fixing my posture, and regulating my breathing.
Warm up exercises and practice do a world of good as well! I should incorporate visual aids even
when presenting simple lists, and should lean on humor and impactful data to engage the
audience.
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