What are the best ways to measure your audience's progress after a motivational speaking engagement?

A mi me gusta usar herramientas como Google Forms o survey monkey para recoger todo el feedback de la audiencia sobre la conferencia o taller. Esto nos da una información valiosísima para ir mejorando nuestras presentaciones.

Post-motivational speech, measuring audience progress starts with defined objectives. Were you aiming to inspire a specific change or action? Use immediate feedback forms to gauge initial reactions. For long-term impact, conduct follow-up surveys or interviews weeks later to check on implemented changes. If you have access, observe shifts in workplace productivity or morale. Also, monitor social media for discussions about your speech's themes. The real success lies in the lasting changes in attitudes and behaviours, not just the immediate applause.

Evaluating the impact of a motivational speech involves gauging the audience's emotional and cognitive response. Monitor post-event engagement on social media, noting comments and shares. Collect feedback through surveys or direct communication to understand their emotional connection and insights gained. Track behavioral changes, such as increased participation in related activities or goal-setting. Establish personal connections through follow-up emails or virtual sessions to delve deeper into individual progress. By intertwining qualitative and quantitative measures, you can holistically assess the transformative influence of your motivational speaking engagement.

Instead of using a survey before and after, I would suggest: - Asking the audience to rate how much they know about the topic or how comfortable they feel in talking about the topic at the start of the talk and then at the end of the talk - Choosing a few audience members to share takeaways at the end - Ask the audience to think of one word in their head about how they feel about the topic and compare it to the one word they feel at the end of the talk. Making your talk as interactive as possible makes a significant difference. Most people will just throw away pieces of paper.

I like to ask my audience to tag me on social media to update me on their progress. It’s a great way to acknowledge and celebrate their achievements as well as share social proof that your process works.

Post-motivational speaking, collecting testimonials and personal stories is a powerful way to measure audience progress. Encourage attendees to share their experiences – what resonated with them, any changes they've made or actions they've taken since the event. These stories can be gathered through follow-up emails, social media or during networking sessions. Not only do these testimonials provide tangible evidence of your speech's impact, but they also offer personal insights into how your message has been interpreted and applied. Remember, each story is a unique reflection of the lasting effect your words have had, making them invaluable for understanding and improving your engagement with future audiences.

I endorse this! Recording myself not only gave me feedback or things I’d like to improve on, it also boosted my confidence. A tip: Make sure your camera lenses it clean before recording - I once made the mistake of not cleaning my lense and was extremely disappointed as it didn’t look as crisp as I wanted it to be.

Never forget to try to interact and obtain feedback from them personally. This will help you get a better understanding of your audience's progress. This will also create a sense of personal brand and humbleness. Ask them about their needs and thoughts about their next sessions. And do remember to mention about all those feedbacks in your next session. Also try to host a question or interaction hour with your audience to create a better bond and understanding with your audience.

Help the audience continue their exploration by providing them with reading materials, worksheets, or online content as follow-up tools. Put it on some tracking software (DocSend?), so you can track how many of your listeners actually took that second step. You can tell if people are still interested in and putting the ideas presented into practice by keeping an eye on how often and how actively they use these resources through data insights.

A highly effective method I've integrated into my speaking career involves creating a brief, shareable video encapsulating the key actionable points from my speech. This serves as a handy reminder for the team to put into practice the tools and insights I've shared. Approximately two weeks later, I engage in an email exchange with the Learning and Development team or Human Resources to assess the implementation of the ideas presented during my talk. This follow-up not only provides a valuable analysis for my client but is also essential for me personally to gauge the impact of my work.