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Verity Price's 2-Minute Taste-Test On Public Speaking

Before you get stuck into the recipe, test your skills in this supa quick 10-step assessment below. Then, try again at the end to see your improvement. 

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Question 1 of 10

What was Verity's first public speaking gig? 

A

Verity was asked to speak at the World Economic Forum as a Youth Ambassador for her work with the King Penguins.

B

Verity was asked to read the Bible at school.

C

Verity starred in a SABC sitcom as a child prodigy star speaker.

Question 2 of 10

Why is public speaking so terrifying? 

A

There is a theory that we've evolved to believe that people staring at us may be predators wanting to eat us.

B

It's scary because if we say something silly it'll go viral and life will never be the same again.

C

Verity believes that people are just scaredy-cats and they must stop being such babies.

Question 3 of 10

How did Verity become accomplished as a speaker? 

A

Verity created SA's first online crowdfund for the music industry - which led to loads of speaking opportunities.

B

Verity won the spelling competition at school, which forged a long and illustrious career speaking at Scrabble conventions.

C

Verity punctuated her concerts with lengthy speeches about her songwriting process.

Question 4 of 10

What are the benefits to speaking in public? 

A

It's a gateway to politics.

B

Agents will shower you with book deals.

C

It's great for structuring your thoughts and helping your daily conversations along.

Question 5 of 10

What is a key facet of great public speaking that you can inject into your own delivery, regardless of your skill level? 

A

Humour.

B

Authenticity.

C

Pregnant pauses.

Question 6 of 10

What fast food can you use to structure your own great public speaking presentation? 

A

Hamburger.

B

Pizza.

C

Fried chicken.

Question 7 of 10

What is a great personal way to make a presentation come alive? 

A

Tell a personal story.

B

Include your own Instagram pictures in your slides.

C

Learn to cry on cue.

Question 8 of 10

What's the first thing Verity does when prepping for a new public speaking presentation? 

A

The Macarena.

B

Write down the talk to structure her thoughts.

C

Go online to select appropriate outfits for the gig.

Question 9 of 10

How does Verity start each presentation? 

A

Write a loose draft.

B

Research online.

C

Screaming into a pillow.

Question 10 of 10

For someone starting out what is a great way for them to practice? 

A

Find a safe place to present, and then observe yourself closely.

B

Throw yourself in the deep end and find the biggest audience you can.

C

Practice on social media.

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