SELF ASSESSMENT: HOW GOOD ARE YOUR PUBLIC SPEAKING AND

PRESENTATION SKILLS?
Some-
Item for Consideration Always Often Seldom Never
times
1. I look forward to speaking before a group. 5 4 3 2 1
2. I feel confident about myself when I present. 5 4 3 2 1
3. I consider the needs of my audience when
5 4 3 2 1
planning my speech.
4. I find it easy to organize my thoughts to come up
5 4 3 2 1
with a clear, easy-to-follow presentation.
5. I research for relevant examples, stories,
illustrations, jokes, activities that will ‘hook’ my 5 4 3 2 1
audience.
6. I feel comfortable using gestures, eye contact, and
facial expressions to communicate my message 5 4 3 2 1
clearly.
7. My voice is loud, clear, and engaging to my
5 4 3 2 1
audience.
8. I choose words that are simple and easy-to-
5 4 3 2 1
understand.
9. I practice several times before the actual
5 4 3 2 1
presentation.
10. I can deal with technical difficulties, difficult
questions, and challenging audience members 5 4 3 2 1
with grace and poise.

TOTAL SCORE

SCORE INTERPRETATION
Your public speaking skills are weak and perhaps a little boring. There
are lots of ways to bring more excitement to what, and how, you present.
10-23 You simply need more practice developing the right kind of content and
learning to use your nervousness to create a positive flow of energy.
Your presentations are OK, and they're probably very typical of average
24-37 presenters. The impression you leave isn't good or bad – it's essentially
nonexistent, and your message is likely soon forgotten.
Super job! You're giving excellent presentations. They're interesting and
38-50 well suited to the audience, and you know that taking time to prepare
pays off in the end.

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