I found the overall content of your speech to be engaging and persuading. The speech was relatable as you used yourself as an example from being a boring computer programmer to an adventurous mountain climber. At the beginning of your speech when you reference Morgan Spurlock, it was difficult for me to relate him to your overall message as I did not know who he was or if your phrase “the great American Philosopher” was a joke. I suggest that next time you leave a longer pause after a joke for people like me who need an extra second for the joke to “click”. This will help me to stay focused on your speech and not try to decipher what the rest of the audience was laughing at. All things considered, by the end of your speech, the content compelled me to want to try …show more content…
The opening of your speech you started with your realization and led into the audience wondering how they could come to a similar fulfillment. Throughout the speech you use examples of what you have done and your accomplishments with each 30-day challenge; this really enhanced your message, as well as gave me different ideas of 30-day challenges. In your conclusion you state what you have learned and then directly address the audience with a question. I personally enjoy when speakers ask a question at the end to get me thinking about the topic and to get the audience actively involved. Not only was your speech thought provoking, the content was also well organized and the speech kept me intrigued