¿Qué hacer si tu evaluación de oratoria carece de indicadores clave de éxito?

If your public speaking evaluation doesn't show clear signs of success, reflect within yourself and look at it as a chance to learn and grow. Firstly assess the feedback you have received carefully to see what is the common link between the overall feedback. Ask yourself if the audience understood your message, if they were engaged, & if you spoke clearly and confidently. If the feedback is not bringing these points out & seeming ambiguous its important to go deeper & ask for more specific feedback. For eg- if someone says your body language could be better ask them to specify which aspect of it are they referring to. Remember, feedback is not personal. Constructive feedback is a way to growth and becoming a better public speaker!

You can always ask the audience live by raising their hand, standing up or sitting down. I have done that before and it helps to survey at the beginning and end.

If your public speaking evaluation lacks key indicators of success, seek additional feedback from diverse sources, such as peers or mentors, to get a fuller picture. Reflect on your own performance, review the audience’s reactions, and identify areas you felt strong in. Use this information to set clear, measurable goals for improvement.

Asking the audience for expectations and having a slide on objectives helps those who are visual (which is the majority of the audience)

It is always best practice to either hire a speaking coach, sharing your presentation with someone that will give you honest feedback. Unless you are presenting to scholars, the presentation should be fun and easy to understand.

Mentorships are part of the professional development for a lifetime. I was amazed when some mid-senior or even senior career professionals still had higher mentors. At first, it sounded strange - they are seniors, but I couldn't be more wrong. Having a mentor, or someone who will guide you is as beneficial at the beginning as it is in the senior period of the career.

Be open to adjusting your criteria for success based on the feedback received. If the evaluation lacks certain key indicators, consider incorporating alternative metrics that better align with your goals, such as audience engagement, clarity, or impact. Flexibility allows you to adapt and refine your approach to better measure and achieve success in future presentations.

Take time to reflect on the evaluation and identify areas for improvement. Analyze what went well and what could be enhanced, then adjust your public speaking strategy accordingly. Use this reflection to set new goals and refine your skills, ensuring that future evaluations capture the full scope of your progress and success.

Both external and internal evaluations are necessary. On a personal-professional level, reflection is this internal evaluation that helps us make our inner adjustments with our professional goals! Reading previous reflections also helps, due to the fact that Public speaking is an evolving skill. Reading where you were and comparing it with where you are might be inspiring and helpful sometimes. Keep old notebooks/docs where you keep your reflections, you never know when are you gonna need them.