‘Before and after’ videos
We filmed these videos before and after coaching each speaker.
The subject matter of these videos is diverse: from a very heartfelt eulogy to an internal business update. But the similarities are stark. At the heart of each is clearer, punchier and more relevant content. This enables each speaker to deliver with better pace, more confidence and greater impact.
Videos: 4 speakers; 4 subjects; 4 transformations
Video: Eulogy
Video: Best Man
Video: Business Speech
Video: Client Briefing
How to Instantly Improve Your Public Speaking: Real Video Examples
These clips aren’t meant to show perfect speeches. They demonstrate how a few simple speechwriting and delivery principles can dramatically boost your impact. In each example, we focused on two key areas:
- Writing Content That Connects
Whether you’re preparing a best man speech or a business presentation, many speakers make the mistake of trying to say too much. This often results in detailed, impersonal content that loses the audience.
Our advice? Start by jotting down all your thoughts as rough notes, then step back and ask yourself:
- What does my audience really want to hear?
- What do they already know?
- What will make them laugh – or think?
- What’s the likely mood in the room when I begin? What do I want it to be by the end?
- Can I use a theme or story to tie it all together?
These questions help shape your speech content into something memorable, relevant, and emotionally resonant. In the video examples, you’ll see a clear shift toward speeches that are more concise, original, and audience-focused.
- Delivering Your Speech with Confidence
Strong delivery starts with strong content. If you believe in what you’re saying, you’ll naturally come across more confidently.
In our coaching sessions, we work on key delivery techniques:
- Eye contact: Watch how each speaker lifts their gaze after their coaching. Connection matters.
- Smiling: A simple smile adds warmth and relatability.
- Pacing: Slower speech with pauses and emphasis on keywords allows the message to land.
- Reading smart: Even when reading from a script, glancing ahead helps speakers stay fluid and present.
Each speaker’s transformation came just minutes after a rewrite, proof that these public speaking techniques work quickly when applied well.
Final Takeaway: Think Audience First
The core lesson from each of these videos is universal:
Know your audience. Make your content relevant. Then deliver it slowly, clearly, and with real meaning.
Simple, effective, powerful.