Motivation Post Speech

Here is a link to my new speech, speech #2.
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oThu-lZ5wHY

Overall I felt a lot better about my second speech since I knew what to improve on, look for and continue to do. However, there is still a lot of room for improvement such as but not limited to the following.

Continue:

·         I have a stage presence when I am up in front of the class. This allows me to be comfortable and easy going so I don’t get to nervous.

·         I want to continue my confidence vibe that I give off for it makes my presentation seem more important.

·         I really liked how in my power point I used funny pictures to engage the class.

·         I want to continue to dress up since it will help me look much more important as it did the day of the speech.

·         I want to continue to use the hand gestures I used since they helped me engage with the audience.

·         I want to keep doing having jokes in my presentation so that I can continue to engage my audience.

·         I want to continue to wear green ties since green is a good color on me.

·         I want to continue to point out minute details that affect how other might perceive one another so that it shows how carefully I have thought about the topic.

·          I want to continue to make more acronyms such as AMEND, because a lot of people really liked my acronym.

Stops:

·         I really need to stop using filler words such as um or like since this detracts from what I’m saying. It makes the audience believe that I do not know what I’m talking about since I’m struggling on what I’m going to say next.

·         I need to stop playing with my wrist for that is a dead giveaway when I am trying to think about what I’m saying and what I’m going to say next.

·         I want to stop looking around the class to see how people are receiving my message for my message is good from the start and focusing on the nonverbal feedback isn’t going to help my effectively execute what I am trying to execute.

·         I need to stop hitting the gym right before class because I am all tired for the dam speech and I can’t focus on what I’m saying because my calves hurt.

·         I need to stop worrying about my visual presentation all night and just get some sleep, because I look tired in the video.

·         I need to stop researching so many topics with in my subject and narrow it down to just one simple one.

Start:

·         I need to start shining my shoes when I dress up for presentation since shiny shoes correlates to power and success

·         I should star rehearsing my presentation in front of people a week before my speech is live so that it flows better.

·         I should rehearse my speech in front of a mirror so that I can see what I look like when I give this speech. Apparently a lot of psychopaths do this so that they can immolate certain micro expressions which in return makes them a better liar. I don’t plan to lie, but acting up on a stage is sort of like lying, so maybe in that sense then yeah.

·         I should start bringing my own camera device so that I can upload the video without having to rely on Daniel, even though he always pulls through.

·         I need to start focusing my research on one main topic so that I have very specific details and empirical data on that and that alone.

·         I need to pay close attention to how much time my speech is and practice it so that I am sure when I need to move on from a slide and when to draw out a slide.

·         I want to start making something little that I can pass out to the class so that they feel obligated to care about whatever it is I am saying.

·         I need to start focusing on easy to understand punch line oriented jokes. I was thinking possibly jokes that play on words, or possibly jokes that are already existing that I can tweak so that it is specific to the subject.

·         Another thing I should start doing is asking the audience question, rhetorical or not, so that they feel another connection between us and will focus in more.

·         I should start treating the speeches more like a one way conversation than a public speaking event, so that it remains personal.

·         I should start changing pitch and tempo throughout the speech so that I capture more attention from the audience.

I also did many moves in my speech. Some of the moves that I did were:

·         Waving my hands slowly back and forth as though I was holding a paint brush, trying to paint the audience a picture with what I was saying.

·         The second move that I did that I though was great would be when I changed slides and slammed the space bar so that it would be even more apparent that I changed slides and ideas.

·         Lastly, I clasped together my hands onto my wrist, which was a bad move that made me look nervous.

      Other moves that other people did that were apparent were:

·         Taka emulating the moves shown in pictures on his slide in real life.

·         Connor slamming the notebook down on the table and raising his voice to grab attention.

·         Daniel’s over all enthusiasm to his speech.

Rough Sketch

Jacob Saenz

Fundamental of Public Speaking

How to give a motivational speech

-Dam good exciting hook, I want to make the listener engaged from the start

-I will be loud

-I will be funny

-I must relate to the listener

How I present it

-I will not use different colored fonts

-Power point for sure

-Clean breaks not to fancy

-I need to make sure to relate with some classy pictures

-I need to be careful to I don’t hurt someone’s feelings

Examples

-Find a video of a good hook, short

-Find a video of a good joke in a speech

-Show how to make a listener really listen

Misc.

-I will dress nicely

-I will definitely annunciate what I say

-I will try to stop using phrases and hand gestures that buy time and just say what I want to say.

Goals

-I want to be right around 5 minutes

-I want to look professional, the look matters

-I want to make sure people take it serious

- I need humor in it to lighten up the mood

This is just a brainstorm or things I would like to accomplish in my coming up speech. This was all type 1 thinking.

Jacob Saenz, Speech 1 review, type 1 thinking.

Stop:

·         I need to stop forgetting lines or saying lines in incorrect order. I know that my speech would have flowed better if I had said what was on the paper.

·         I need to stop waiting till before class time to practice my speech aloud. I read my speech constantly leading up to the performance but that ended up not being best.

·         I need to stop looking people directly in the eye when I’m talking up front so that I don’t lose track of what I’m saying.

·         I need to stop talking in loops and just remember my lines.

·         I need to stop standing so dam still, I should move about the room more although in this particular performance I was in an elevator, a confined space.

·         I need to stop dressing casually and dress a bit nicer that way I look more suave and professional.

·         I need to stop relying on others and invest in my own camera so I can properly post the video of my speech to my blog.

·         I really should stop working out directly before class because it fatigues me and I felt rather tired during my speech.

·         I need to stop skipping entire section of my speech because that I really detracting from the main idea.

·         I really need to stop looking at the ground or my shoes when I’m thinking because it definitely shows I don’t know what I’m going to say next.

·         I find that In my speech I am tripping on my words because I’m not %100 on what I’m going to say next so I should work on that.

·         I also need to stop adding stuff in there that shouldn’t be in there, extra lines and such.

·         I need to cut out the “uhs” and “likes” because it shows I’m not sure what I’m going to say next.

Start:

·         I need to rehearse my lines aloud more often.

·         I need to start my speech by before coming to class leaving social drama at the door and not bringing it in with me.

·         I need to start rehearsing my lines in front of other peers to make sure I’m getting my message across.

·         I need to focus on where my interaction is happening, as in I need to make sure that next time I do a speech like this is really should explain where the elevator is located.

·         I need to start ironing my clothes before the speech to look more professional.

·         I should start drinking coffee beforehand to make sure my mental focus is at its peak in order to make less mistakes.

·         I need to start practicing the hand movements that I used, because after watching the speech I find myself doing gestures that don’t really align with what I’m saying.

·         I need to focus on my eye movement because in the video my eyes are wilding looking around the room.

·         I should focus on annunciating my words more because in the video I time and time again cringe at myself, because it’s hard to understand what I’m saying.

·         I also need to focus on keep my voice within a certain pitch and level, because it changes so much. However, it’s definitely a good start.

·         I need to start doing more research on my essay because I saw other people had very well constructed speeches do to statistics and research.

·         I need to start with more confidence, from the beginning because I noticed that once the ball was rolling I started doing better and better, but I need to do that from the beginning.

Continue:

·         I need to continue coming up with creative ideas because it think that creativity leads to and engaging and interesting topic.

·         I need to keep putting humor in my work because if you’re laughing it means you liked it.

·         I need to continue to talk loudly because that helps me engage the audience.

·         I need to continue to smile and appear okay with absolutely everything I say because if I think its right then so does the audience.

·         I need to continue to do hand gestures for the same reasons.

·         I need to continue to have confident body posture because it creates an illusion of control and importance.

·         I need to continue to move about the room, and if anything more so I used all space on the platform leaving no negative space, forcing myself to be the center of attention.

·         I need to continue to be unaffected by how the audience reacts to my material so that it still feels like an authentic private conversation.

·         I need to continue to have good timing in my speech although there is always room for improvement.

·         I need to continue to enjoy myself while I’m up there because when I’m having fun everything looks a lot better.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRNWFJrjQis&feature=youtu.be

Elevator with El Chapo

Elevator with El Chapo

Hey, wait, you're el chapo aren't you? Don't worry buddy I'm not going to call the cops, not like it would matter if they took you in because you'd probly escape in a day or two. See, I had this idea. We have a lot of magicians these days doing sleight of hand tricks, card tricks and dare devil like tricks. Hear me out. El Chapo: Escape artist this Friday Night at the Las Vegas Penitentiary just off the strip. Strippers Liquors and excitement. It'll be great, and probly an easy escape for you. And when you want to go home to your mom, don't worry, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. Now I know you have fame, money and probly a lot of strippers already. However lately you've been getting a bad rep with all of the drug lord drama. This is a new look for you. El Chapo, Baby, let me make you a star.

Introduction.

1. Theorists grounded in behavioral science approach communication using the scientific method.
2. Theorists grounded in the humanities approach communication through interpreting texts.
3. Communication theories reflect a variety of methodological approaches, desired outcomes or goals, and levels of investigation.
    

Objective or interpretive: sorting out the labels.

1. The objective approach and the interpretative approach to communication study differ in starting point, method, and conclusion.
2. Scholars who do objective study are scientists.
3. Scholars who do interpretive study are concerned with meaning and reflect a range of ideological and methodological positions. As a result, there is no single unifying or accepted label, although Griffin uses the term “interpretive scholars.”
    

Ways of knowing: discovering truth or creating multiple realities?

1. Epistemology is the study of the nature of knowledge.
2. Scientists assume that truth is singular.
   1. Reality is accessible through our senses.
   2. Collectively, scientists can understand the world.
   3. Good theories are mirrors of nature, true as long as conditions remain the same.
3. Interpretive scholars also seek truth, but they are more tentative about the possibility of revealing objective reality.
   1. Truth is largely subjective; meaning is highly interpretive.
   2. The knower cannot be separated from the known.
   3. Multiple meanings are acceptable.
   4. Successful interpretations are those that convince others.
       

Human nature: determinism or free will.

1. Determinists argue that heredity and environment determine behavior. 
   1. Scientists favor this stance.
   2. They stress behavior shaped by forces beyond our control or individual awareness.
   3. Behavior is the response to a prior stimulus.
2. Free will proponents maintain that human behavior is ultimately voluntary.
   1. Interpretive scholars endorse this position.
   2. They focus on conscious choices of individuals, not on why choices are made.
   3. They believe that significant decisions are value laden. 
3. As individual freedom increases, predictability of behavior decreases.   
    

The highest value: objectivity or emancipation?

1. Social scientists value objectivity; personal values should not distort human reality.
2. Interpretive scholars seek to expand the range of free choice; knowledge is never neutral.
3. Scientists seek effectiveness; interpreters focus on participation
    

The purpose of theory: universal laws or guides for interpretation?

1. Scientists seek universal laws; interpreters strive to interpret individual texts.
2. Scientists test theories; interpreters explore the web of meaning constituting human existence.
3. Scientists seek prediction; interpretive scholars strive for meaning.
    

Objective or interpretive: Why is it important?

1. You cannot fully understand a theory without knowing its assumptions about truth, human nature, the purpose of theory, and its values.
2. It is helpful when thinking through theories to have a way of organizing them into objective and interpretive worldviews.
3. Understanding objective and interpretive points can help you decide what direction to take your course work.
4. Theorists in both camps believe their area of work will improve relationships and society.
5. Plotting theories on an objective-interpretive scale: Objective and interpretive labels anchor end of a continuum, with many theories in between.

- See more at: http://www.afirstlook.com/edition_9/theory_resources/by_theory/Talk_About_Theory/overview#sthash.DB3J8xgk.dpuf

Looky Here Boys and Girls

This is the start of my blog. I guess I should introduce myself. My name is Jake, maybe you saw my state farm commercial. I've lived in California my whole life. Although I'm unsure of what I want to do in life, I figure that an associates in communication is a great start! And that is just what I 'm doing. I want to apply to a four year university within a few semesters. I look forward to this blog and class for a couple of reasons, the main one being communication skills can be used almost all the time, so it's advantageous to learn them. Thank you for reading my first post, and good night America.