Who Gives the Best Presentation Skills Feedback: Episode 13

How to Get Useful Speaking Feedback: From Worst to Best SourcesJenn explains why speakers should actively solicit feedback to iterate on their talks, improve performance, and earn rebookings and referrals. She contrasts helpful feedback with a negative experience watching a competitor’s webinar where a volunteer speaker was repeatedly interrupted and bluntly criticized in front of hundreds, advocating instead for supportive, end-of-presentation feedback like Toastmasters and her Mic Drop Moments process. She recommends using Talkadot to collect immediate audience “smile report” data, quotes, and social graphics, and then ranks feedback sources from worst to best: self-review (often overly critical), staff (too supportive), family and friends (inconsistent and not specific), AI tools (useful analytics but limited on connection), other speakers (valuable if guided with specific questions), audience members and event organizers (more candid survey data), and finally speaker coaches for objective, encouraging, mindset-and-mechanics support. She previews next week’s topic on speaking fees.Resources mentioned:Talkadot https://www.talkadot.com/s/jennespinosa-goswami/shareMic Drop Moments (for 2 levels of feedback) www.calendly.com/jennchatEvaluate your own presentation with this free guide: www.jennspingo.com/free-guide00:00 Why Feedback Matters01:28 A Webinar Feedback Horror Story04:23 Better Ways to Give Feedback06:06 Fast Audience Surveys with Talkadot07:20 Ranking Feedback Sources07:34 Worst to Mid Feedback Options12:21 Speakers and Audience Insights14:41 Event Organizer Reports15:36 Why a Speaker Coach Helps Most17:49 Recap and Next StepsHave a question or suggestion for a future episode topic? Email me [email protected] to deliver mic drop moments in your next presentation? Schedule a call to learn more about coaching www.calendly.com/jennchatLooking to book a speaker for your corporate or association event on topics including leadership and communication? View my programs at www.jennspingo.com