Secrets%20to%20crack%20the%20international%20speech%20contest%20 %20by%20dtm%20sujit%20sukumaran
-
Upload
rajeevan-cheleri -
Category
Documents
-
view
219 -
download
0
description
Transcript of Secrets%20to%20crack%20the%20international%20speech%20contest%20 %20by%20dtm%20sujit%20sukumaran
Becoming a Champion Speaker
Secrets to crack the
International Speech
ContestSujit Sukumaran DTM
Winning = POA + Focus + Commitment +
Preparation + Time + Sacrifice
More Experience = More Skills = More Chances
Think long term – not a one trick pony
Don’t fall in love with your script too rigidly to change
Trust yourself, don’t get carried away with the
audience – contesting is a judges game and not a
gallery sport
* POA = Plan of Action
Fundamental Principles
Hierarchy
Club
Area
Division
DistrictRegional & Intl
Content (50%)
Speech
Development (20%)
Effectiveness (15%)
Speech Value (15%)
Scoring Criteria
Curiosity /
Interest
The 40-50 rule
Creative &
Memorable
Examples
Content
Smooth Flow
Repeat
Theme in
Creative ways
Strong Close
Content – Speech Development
Content - Effectiveness
Simple Message
Attention
Audience
Response
Content - Value
Significant
Original and
innovative
Call to action
Delivery (30%)
Physical(10%)
Voice (10%)
Manner(10%)
1
Scoring Criteria
Delivery - Physical
What to do with
hands
Facial
Expressions
Pacing
Props
Delivery - Vocal
Mastery –
riveted or fluid
Variations
Volume and
pitch
Pauses
Delivery - Manner
Story round the
fireplace
Taking them
with you
Language (20%)
Appropriateness(10%)
Correctness(10%)
1
Scoring Criteria
Language - Appropriateness
Objectionable
material
Controversial
topics – Rated R
Courtesy/
Professionalism
Language - Correctness
Choice
Clarity and
understanding
Pronunciation and
grammar
The Winner’s EDGE Little Black Book
Recording rehearsals
– iteration effect
Timing
Physical fitness and
mental toughness –
knowing the field
Why did I lose?
Topic Selection
Too much in the moment –
Happy or Sad
Draw of lots – Butterfly effect
Judges
Dress Sense
Summary
Message – KISS Principle
Power of Practice
Play by the field by the battle
Self-appraisal and tracking
Q&A