Mid Level Survey

Section 1: Core Preparation

1. Do you know the single key message you want your audience to remember?

Yes

If yes, what is your key message?

2. How much time have you dedicated to preparing for this talk?

Less than 1 hour

1-3 hours

4-10 hours

More than 10 hours

3. Have you rehearsed this talk aloud (not just mentally)?

Yes, multiple times

Yes, once or twice

4. Does your talk have a clear structure (intro, body, and conclusion)?

Yes

Somewhat

Not yet

5. How long have you been allocated for your presentation?

6. Have you timed your full talk to make sure it fits the allocated slot?

Yes

Section 2: Delivery Technique

7. How would you rate your vocal delivery?

Strong and clear

Average but could improve

I sometimes rush or speak too softly

8. Do you vary your pace, tone, and emphasis to hold attention?

Yes

Not sure

I'm not an expert

9. What is your biggest concern about your delivery?

10. Have you recorded & watched yourself speak (on video) in the last 6 months?

Yes

I avoid it

11. How do you usually use your body while speaking?

I like to pace up and down the stage

I like to stay behind the podium and read from my notes

I move as I talk and I move my hands freely

I move with purpose, using gestures and movements that support my message at each stage

I haven't thought about it

Section 3: Audience Awareness

12. Have you tailored this talk to your specific audience (industry, age, interest)?

Yes

Somewhat

13. What do your audience members care about the most?

14. Do you make natural eye contact throughout the room when speaking?

Yes

I prefer looking at the full room and not making individual eye contacts

15. Do you involve the audience (questions, humor, stories, etc.)?

Yes

Sometimes

16. How do you handle unexpected problems before or during your presentations?

Confidently — I stay calm and adapt

I stop until the organizers fix the problem

It makes me very uncomfortable and I am not sure how to handle it

I just hope that everything goes well

Section 4: Slides & Visual Aids

17. Are you using slides or visual aids?

Yes

18. What is the content of your presentation?

Mostly images

Some images with some text

A lot of information and graphs

I also include most of the text that I need to read

19. Have you tested your slides on the actual screen/venue setup?

Yes

Not yet but I will

20. Do you know how to use visuals to support your message?

Yes

Not sure

21. Have you planned for what to do if the tech fails?

Yes, I can do it without my slides

No, It is not possible without slides

I hope it won't happen because I cannot deliver without them

Section 5: Mindset & Confidence

22. How do you feel about speaking in public?

I speak regularly at events and I am very confident

I am not a professional but I am comfortable on stage

I have done some public speaking and my heart races every time

I feel anxious before my presentations and need to work a lot to calm my nerves

23. What story do you tell yourself before speaking?

"I'm here to deliver a speech and network after the event."

"I want to present a perfect speech so I receive recommendations."

"Just get up there and do your best."

"I hope I don't screw this up."

24. Do you have a pre-talk routine to calm nerves and create focus?

Yes

If yes, describe your pre-talk routine...

25. Have you ever received feedback from an expert or coach on your speaking?

Yes

Only informal feedback

26. What's your long-term goal with speaking?

Influence people

Build authority

Get paid to speak

Promote my brand or business

I don't have one yet

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