Matt McCormick Profile
Guru Points: 320
User's Speeches
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| Matt McCormick Entertaining Speaker speech #1 - Interesting Things in Japan  Uploaded 4/Jun/11Evaluate me! |
Entertaining Speaker speech #1 - Interesting Things in Japan This is my first speech from the Entertaining Speaker manual. The objectives are: - entertain the audience by relating a personal experience - organize an entertaining speech for maximum impact |
0 | 57 | Jun 4, 2011 |
| Matt McCormick Toastmasters Speech #10 - How to Learn a Language Faster than a Child  Uploaded 31/Jan/11Evaluate me! |
Toastmasters Speech #10 - How to Learn a Language Faster than a Child This is my 10th and final speech from the Competent Communicator's manual. The purpose is to: - inspire the audience by appealing to noble motives and challenging the audience to achieve a higher level of beliefs or achievement - appeal to the audience's needs and emotions, using stories, anecdotes and quotes to add drama |
0 | 74 | Jan 31, 2011 |
| Matt McCormick Toastmasters Speech #8 - I Don't Want to Change the World  Uploaded 25/Nov/10Evaluate me! |
Toastmasters Speech #8 - I Don't Want to Change the World This is my 8th speech from the Competent Communication manual. The purpose of this speech is to get comfortable using visual aids. |
0 | 80 | Nov 25, 2010 |
| Matt McCormick Toastmasters Humourous Speech - Why I Don't Have a Girlfriend  Uploaded 30/Oct/10Evaluate me! |
Toastmasters Humourous Speech - Why I Don't Have a Girlfriend This is a speech I wrote for the Toastmasters Humourous Speech contest. |
0 | 84 | Oct 30, 2010 |
| Matt McCormick Toastmasters Speech #5 - High Performance the Lazy Way  Uploaded 21/May/101 evaluation |
Toastmasters Speech #5 - High Performance the Lazy Way This is my fifth speech from the Competent Communicator's manual. The objectives were to: - Use stance, movement, gestures, facial expressions, and eye contact to express tour message and achieve your speechs purpose. - Make your body language smooth and natural. - Focus on methods of delivery, but do not overlook speech content. |
9 | 663 | May 21, 2010 |
| Matt McCormick Toastmasters Speech #4 - The Dirty Secret of Work  Uploaded 11/Apr/102 evaluations |
Toastmasters Speech #4 - The Dirty Secret of Work My 4th Toastmasters speech in the Competent Communicator's manual. Titled the Dirty Secret of Work. I would appreciate feedback on my speech especially the flow of the speech and whether it kept the audience engaged. |
5 | 706 | Apr 11, 2010 |
User's Evaluations
| Speech | Rating | Good Points | Points for Improvement | Date |
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| bobzuruncle11 Duncan Toastmasters speech by Malia  Uploaded 28/Aug/111 evaluation |
9 | Very interesting topic. | Maybe try to setup camera directly in front next time. | Aug 29, 2011 |
| andyb3112691 Ice Breaker "It's up to you" Andy Barbiero  Uploaded 28/Apr/102 evaluations |
10 | Wow, this is amazing for an ice-breaker speech. You must have had previous public speaking experience. You are very good at telling stories and use very descriptive language. Crutch words were almost non-existent. Your voice was strong and had good vocal variety. The movement around the stage displayed confidence and helped make the audience feel comfortable. Great use of humour. Awesome speech. Hope to see more of yours in the future. |
Be careful about moving up when the audience is seated in a circle. They ended up looking at your back for most of the speech. You clasped and clenched your hands quite a bit during the speech. Try to work on leaving them open and relaxed at your sides. You improved with this as the speech went on. |
May 4, 2010 |
| janicat27 Janice Lee - Flight - UW Poetry Slam  Uploaded 10/Apr/101 evaluation |
9 | You have a strong and powerful voice. The vocal variety was excellent. I liked how the opening was loud to get the attention of the audience. And then you went quiet which was a good technique. The conclusion was good as well as you built and built up to it. Excellent audience engagement. |
It's too bad they had a standing mic. I think it would have been better if you could have moved back and forth around the stage. It seemed like it would have been much more powerful if you could walk from each side of the stage and look people in the eye. The microphone provides a hindrance to people focusing on you and your message. I don't know how big the room was but perhaps next time you could try doing without the microphone. It sounds like your voice carries well enough. | Apr 23, 2010 |
| HighNoonVids Fish Sticks  Uploaded 2/Apr/101 evaluation |
8 | I liked your movement around the stage. It portrayed confidence and ease. The pace was good and the opening helped grab attention. I thought you told your story very well. The conclusion was very powerful. | It was difficult to hear what you were saying when you lowered the volume of your voice. I don't know if that was just because of the video or if people sitting at the back had the same difficulty. | Apr 3, 2010 |
| ahbuss Creating Effective Introductions  Uploaded 22/Mar/101 evaluation |
9 | Good points about creating effective introductions. I thought the points about introducing the speaker were excellent and you listed the goal should be to ease the speaker comfortably into his speech. The examples you gave were on topic and relevant. Your voice has a lot of inflection and variety which helps me follow along. You speak in full sentences and don't use crutch words. |
I thought the pace was a little slow. Some timely humour might have helped at certain points of the speech. For example, for the cliches, you could have changed the pace by asking a question eg. How many times have you heard an introduction with "Without further ado..." and then made a joke about it. | Apr 1, 2010 |
| ntutmvideo Division C Table Topic Che-liang  Uploaded 31/Mar/101 evaluation |
9 | I liked how you thought of three points to talk about quite quickly. It was a good table topics speech on a tough subject. Your voice was clear and your English is easy to understand. | You clenched and clasped your hands quite a bit. It's tough during table topics as you are trying to think of something to say. You got better as the speech went on and when you used the humour. | Apr 1, 2010 |
| ufensia Andrey: How to develop a secret career?  Uploaded 31/Mar/101 evaluation |
9 | Your English is excellent. Good use of audience interaction and humour. I liked the pauses after you asked a question. You have very good grammar and you spoke in full sentences. I thought the transition from the exercise into career was very smooth and natural. That was excellent. The conclusion was also excellent as you brought the message to the audience and made the audience the focus. |
Carrying around the paper was a little distracting for me. Perhaps you could put it down on a podium. I thought it was unnecessary to hold in your hands. You knew the speech well and didn't really need the notes. Not using notes will help you make more sustained eye contact with the audience. Einstein is pronounced like INE-stine in English. |
Mar 31, 2010 |
| Michelle Fleming Toastmasters International - Capgras, Cotard and Korsakov  Uploaded 5/Mar/101 evaluation |
9 | Wow, you seem very confident speaking for only your 2nd speech. Good use of audience interaction to bring people into the presentation. Your posture was excellent and your voice and words were clear and at the appropriate volume. I didn't catch any crutch words which most beginners use a lot. Well done. | Moving your hands while holding the pen is a distraction. Try to remember to put down the pen when not in use. I couldn't see the drawings on the video. It does seem like you are standing quite far back from the audience. You may want to move up the flipchart to bring it closer to the audience rather than leaving it behind the podium. |
Mar 30, 2010 |
| Fondamatic Toastmasters- Carnivore to Vegan  Uploaded 28/Mar/101 evaluation |
9 | The fact at the opening got my attention quickly. I liked your movement around the stage. Your pronunciation is very good and you spoke in full sentences. Your body language looks very confident and smooth. | For me, the speaking pace was a little slow. I would try to vary it a little. People can generally process information faster and if the pace is too slow, some people's mind's may start to wander and they will lose focus. I thought the ending could have been more powerful, perhaps with a better call to action. |
Mar 29, 2010 |
| dkinnear "Keeping the Commitment" - Doug Kinnear  Uploaded 27/Mar/101 evaluation |
10 | I liked the joke for the intro. It helped build the energy and set the tone for the speech. Good job of putting the card down after it served its purpose - many people hold on to the props which becomes distracting. I liked the personal stories about how you went through different stages of becoming a better speaker. Your personal anecdotes were something people could relate to. Excellent delivery of humourous points. | I noticed a few of your sentences beginning with 'And.' Other than that, it was a great speech - very lively, entertaining and informative. | Mar 28, 2010 |
| telecomparktm 100225 Bett Speech  Uploaded 27/Feb/101 evaluation |
8 | I liked the way you told the story. I thought you did a good job of explaining the character for those unfamiliar with the story. You also left the audience with a good moral from the story that can be used in our own lives. I liked the transition from the story telling into your family story. It was like two stories in one. Your voice and body language was much more energetic in the second half. Try to incorporate more of that. |
The parts when you imitated the character's voice were a little loud and unexpected while the rest of the story-telling was flat compared to the emotion in your voice in the second part when talking about your sister. I thought for the conclusion, you could have tied the story about your sister back into the first story. While I enjoyed both stories, it left me a little confused about how they were connected. |
Feb 28, 2010 |
| vamshikanna Humorous Skit by Synopsys Toastmasters  Uploaded 24/Nov/091 evaluation |
9 | Haha, very original and entertaining! I liked the sound effects. | Feb 25, 2010 | |
| ufensia Day-of-life.MPG  Uploaded 19/Jan/101 evaluation |
9 | Very good table topics. You went right into your story without any hestitation. I thought your descriptions were very visual and I could follow your day easily. Your English is very clear and easy to understand. | You always have at least one hand in front of your body. Try to work on standing more openly. | Feb 23, 2010 |
| anoopchadaga Anoop Chadaga Ice Breaker Evaluation at Toastmasters.avi  Uploaded 5/Jan/101 evaluation |
10 | Very good intro to the evaluation. I thought there was a good balance of good points and points to improve. I think the speaker can take away valuable feedback from this evaluation. | Feb 4, 2010 | |
| sherryispeaking T.O.P. Inspirations - Toastmasters Speech #8  Uploaded 24/Nov/091 evaluation |
9 | I think your vocal volume was great even though it was not perfectly clear on the video. The use of visual aids were appropriate and added to the speech. Good conclusion with a call to action. | At the beginning you stood with a very open and confident posture but a few times you grasped your hands in front of your body. | Jan 31, 2010 |
| jddubin sean e-commerce.MPG  Uploaded 8/Jan/101 evaluation |
9 | Confident intro with the welcome and getting the audience involved. Your voice is very clear to understand and sounds confident. You had notes but didn't refer to them very much. Good job of using notes properly. The personal experiences you spoke about were interesting and added value to your message. Your tips were very valuable. I never thought about the difference between using a debit card versus a credit card. |
You grasp the podium and hold on to it and grasp your hands when standing away from it. Try to work on standing more openly. It will help get your message across better. | Jan 28, 2010 |
| alienclimber ToastMasters Speech 5 - "Your Body Speaks"  Uploaded 24/Nov/091 evaluation |
10 | Good use of movement around the stage. Your body language added to the speech. You definitely achieved your purpose of expressing your message with non-verbal communication. Great conclusion with leaving the audience with a valuable message. | Jan 27, 2010 | |
| fallenjerk DKC Toastmasters Regular Meeting - 16 Dec 2009  Uploaded 16/Dec/091 evaluation |
10 | Very good intro. You captured the audience's attention right away with your energy, enthusiasm and humour. Your posture and body language was very open and confident. | With your eye contact, you tended to switch back and forth quickly between the two sides. You might want to try getting more eye contact with individual audience members. Since the speech was about convincing people about the value of using social media like Twitter, you should have encouraged people to follow you. |
Jan 22, 2010 |
| yokohamatmc TallTaleSpeechnirupam.mp4  Uploaded 7/Dec/091 evaluation |
9 | Very good body language and movement on the stage. I liked the energy in your voice and movements. Great entry for the competition. Very funny. | It was tough to understand everything due to the video quality. | Jan 22, 2010 |
| InspiredBySteve Climbing Mt. Everest with Frank and Timmy (the Pervert)  Uploaded 21/Dec/091 evaluation |
10 | Great intro. Very energetic and exciting! The storytelling was interesting and engaging. Confident movement around the stage. Excellent use of the pause. Very funny speech. I can see why this was your entry for the competition. You must have put a lot of effort into this speech. | Jan 22, 2010 | |
| bhukabhuka An "Open" Toastmasters Evaluation  Uploaded 24/Nov/091 evaluation |
7 | Pretty good evaluation. You mentioned specifics that are helpful to the speaker and covered the objectives well. | I find it's a good technique to speak directly to the person you are evaluating. It gives the evaluation more impact. | Jan 22, 2010 |
| ufensia MOV02770-sveta-i-pig-story.MPG  Uploaded 19/Jan/102 evaluations |
8 | Very good pronunciation and movement around the stage. Your body movements helped emphasize the points you wanted to make. | It was hard to understand due to the video. The way you spoke was clear but the audio quality made it difficult to understand. | Jan 20, 2010 |
| spotlightnetwork Toastmasters Area L43 - Intl Speech Contest- Episode 5  Uploaded 24/Nov/091 evaluation |
10 | Confident introduction. Good voice inflection to emphasize "huge." Good job of painting a picture immediately. Great cliffhanger and use of pauses. You got me into the story and used your experience to teach a valuable lesson. |
Wow! Great speech. I have no feedback for improvement. I can't imagine going through an experience like that. | Jan 19, 2010 |
| BuffaloBillC Twas the Night Before Toastmasters.MOV  Uploaded 29/Dec/091 evaluation |
10 | Good use of eye contact around the room. You must have spent a lot of time preparing this speech. Very funny and poetic! | You leave your hands at your stomach level. You might want to experiment with having them rest at your sides. | Jan 19, 2010 |
| StageTime First World Champion Speaker visits China Toastmasters International Club  Uploaded 24/Nov/091 evaluation |
10 | Great Chinese! I like how you immediately took the focus off you and put it on the audience. It must have been hard to do after the anticipation for you attending the meeting. I like how you can get me to experience what you went through. | Can't think of any points to improve. I hope my speaking can be as good as yours one day. | Jan 19, 2010 |
| keithwasho Keith Washo ToastMaster Winning Speech  Uploaded 24/Nov/091 evaluation |
10 | Very energetic intro to capture attention! Voice volume, body gestures and props helped emphasize points. The three pieces of music helped make the speech more memorable. It fit in well. Awesome lead in to the conclusion and tying all the points together. I can see why this was a winning speech. Great dance! :) |
A lot of your sentences have the same structure. You start out loud when beginning the sentence and then quiet your voice at the end of the sentence. It is effective in getting my attention but you might want to mix it up more. | Jan 19, 2010 |
| coachcrosby123 Michael L Crosby Dec 12, 2009  Uploaded 24/Dec/091 evaluation |
8 | Very good job remaining composed and speaking clearly. I liked the personal background you gave at the beginning. The facial and body gestures were great to help emphasize the story. | Try to be aware of your hands and clasping them in front of your body. Too bad the video cut out, I was interested in hearing the rest of the story of the Lester verb. | Jan 19, 2010 |
| menonvik DIC Toastmasters TM Mustali Hussain Nov 9th, 2009 P1 Project Speech  Uploaded 14/Jan/101 evaluation |
10 | Excellent ice breaker speech. Good storytelling and very easy to follow. Great use of a pause when asking the audience to guess the size of your family. You used the stage well and moved around freely with open body language. | Good job of not using the notes. It would be better to not hold the paper next time to let your hands be free. Your speech was good enough to deliver without the notes. | Jan 14, 2010 |
| holy4443tube AP2- ( Jeffery seah ) Go for your Greatness.wmv  Uploaded 12/Jan/101 evaluation |
9 | Great opening with humour and getting audience involved. Your English is very easy to understand with good grammar. The intro leads very well into the body of your speech. Very good eye contact with the audience around the room. This was a great personal story that the audience can relate to with a good lesson. |
Try to be more open with your hands. You clasped them in front of your body a lot. You mentioned the speech was supposed to be 6-8 minutes. It ran almost 10 minutes. Try to work on your timing if it needed to be shorter. Great story overall. |
Jan 13, 2010 |
| austintoaster 2010-01-05 Adison Wongkar.mpg  Uploaded 12/Jan/101 evaluation |
9 | Good posture and use of hands and body language to make points especially movements around the stage - the extremes and in the middle. Great job pausing to make points and not using crutch words. I liked how you incorporated your life experiences into the speech. It helps personalize the speech for me and draws attention to what you are saying. |
The only 'uh's' were when you momentarily forgot your point to make. Try to think in advance how you want to react if you temporarily forget something so you avoid using crutch words. Overall, a great speech that the audience can learn a lot from. |
Jan 13, 2010 |
