Free Public Speaking Quiz for Life Skills

Move beyond self-assessment and explore how your public speaking skills affect your life. This free public speaking quiz allows you to invite friends, family, or colleagues to provide their honest perspectives. This approach reveals your unseen strengths and blind spots, offering a more complete and accurate view of your abilities.

Upon completion, you will receive a detailed public speaking summary report featuring clear charts and evidence-based public speaking strategies. Compare your results with others to understand your standing. You will also access a free action plan, immediate entry to public speaking resources contributed by our community, and personalized feedback based on your scores. You can choose to share your results for additional perspectives or keep them private—your progress is your choice. This structured public speaking practice supports you in gaining clarity and confidence to develop your life skills and engage effectively in all areas of life.

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Do you structure your content when delivering a speech?

I never do that

I always do that

Structuring content means organizing the information in a logical and coherent way.

Do you engage the audience when speaking in public?

I never do that

I always do that

Engaging the audience means grabbing someone's attention and keeping them interested.

Do you deliver your message with clarity when speaking in public?

I never do that

I always do that

Getting your message across clearly means you communicate your ideas and thoughts effectively in a clear and understandable way.

Do you project your voice while delivering a public speech?

I never do that

I always do that

Voice projection refers to the ability to speak loudly and clearly.

Do you captivate listeners when speaking in public?

I never do that

I always do that

Engaging listeners means you keep your audience's attention.

Do you recognize and interpret facial expressions to understand the emotions and sentiments of others?

I never do that

I always do that

Recognizing facial expressions means you're able to interpret the emotions conveyed by someone's facial movements.

Do you understand the meaning of various nonverbal gestures?

I never do that

I always do that

The meaning of gestures refers to understanding the non-verbal communication expressed through body language.

Do you read and interpret someone's posture accurately?

I never do that

I always do that

Reading someone's posture refers to the ability to interpret and understand the non-verbal signals conveyed by the position and alignment of someone's body.

Do you understand tonality in communication, recognizing nuances conveyed through variations in speech?

I never do that

I always do that

Getting tonality means you're able to interpret the subtle variations in someone's voice tone and pitch to understand their emotions.

Do you maintain good eye contact during conversations?

I never do that

I always do that

Keeping good eye contact means looking someone in the eyes without making it awkward.

Do you engage in physical exercise to help manage your stress levels?

I never do that

I always do that

Physical exercise refers to engaging in any form of intentional physical activity.

Do you pay attention to your breathing as a way to manage stress?

I never do that

I always do that

Conscious breathing refers to the practice of intentionally focusing on your breath.

Do you temporarily step away from stressful situations when you are unable to retain your composure?

I never do that

I always do that

Stepping away from the situation means you physically remove yourself from an environment.

Do you identify factors that cause you stress?

I never do that

I always do that

Identifying stressors means recognizing the specific triggers that cause someone to experience stress.

Do you share your thoughts with people you trust in order to relieve stress?

I never do that

I always do that

Sharing your thoughts means expressing the worries that are on your mind.

Do you vent your emotions with people you trust in order to relieve stress?

I never do that

I always do that

Expressing your emotions means having a healthy outlet to share your feelings.

Do you listen attentively to others?

I never do that

I always do that

Listening carefully means actively focusing on and understanding the messages conveyed by others.

Do you take the time to get to know your conversation partner, considering their background, preferences, and communication style?

I never do that

I always do that

Knowing your conversation partner means understanding the background, preferences, and communication style of the person you're talking to.

Do you show genuine interest in the topics and concerns of your conversation partner?

I never do that

I always do that

Being interested means being actively involved with someone by showing a genuine desire to understand and connect with them.

Do you gather relevant information and context about the situation before engaging in a conversation?

I never do that

I always do that

Knowing the situation means understanding the circumstances and context in which someone communicates.

Do you pay attention to your surroundings and adapt your communication as needed?

I never do that

I always do that

Paying attention to your surroundings means you need to be aware of your environment and the people around you.

Do you dress appropriately for various occasions and professional settings?

I never do that

I always do that

Dressing appropriately means wearing clothes that are suitable for a particular situation.

Do you maintain good personal hygiene practices, ensuring that you present yourself in a clean and well-groomed manner?

I never do that

I always do that

Maintaining good hygiene means making sure people keep up with their personal cleanliness and grooming habits.

Do you present yourself authentically, reflecting your personality and values?

I never do that

I always do that

Presenting yourself authentically means expressing your individuality through your personal style.

Do you maintain good posture, projecting confidence and professionalism?

I never do that

I always do that

Posture refers to the way someone holds and positions their body.

Do you convey your messages in an impactful manner?

I never do that

I always do that

Delivering your messages with impact means using effective verbal techniques to make sure someone is influenced by your message.

Do you think before speaking, considering the impact of your words?

I never do that

I always do that

Thinking before you speak means you carefully consider your words before saying them.

Do you use concise language in your communication?

I never do that

I always do that

Using concise language means expressing thoughts clearly without unnecessary or redundant words.

Do you use tonality effectively?

I never do that

I always do that

Using effective tonality means using the right pitch, volume, and intonation to convey meaning.

Do you present compelling arguments to influence others?

I never do that

I always do that

Presenting convincing arguments means giving persuasive points to someone to influence their opinion.

Do you address objections raised by others to influence them?

I never do that

I always do that

Handling objections means responding to the concerns that are raised.

Do you align your objectives with others?

I never do that

I always do that

Shared goals refer to common objectives that the other person is also trying to achieve.

Do you use silence as a means of influencing others?

I never do that

I always do that

Using silence means deliberately not speaking so that others feel the need to break the silence.

Do you communicate compelling outcomes when influencing others?

I never do that

I always do that

Creating a compelling outcome means painting an attractive picture that prompts someone to make a favorable decision.

Do you craft a compelling narrative that captivates your audience?

I never do that

I always do that

Creating captivating stories means crafting engaging tales that grab someone's attention.

Do you captivate attention when telling your story?

I never do that

I always do that

Getting attention means capturing someone's interest and focus.

Do you strive to leave a lasting impression with your story?

I never do that

I always do that

Leaving a lasting impression means creating a story that sticks with someone long after they've experienced it.

Do you connect with your audience emotionally when storytelling?

I never do that

I always do that

Making a connection with your audience means creating a bond with them by using emotions in your story.

Do you engage with what you are doing in the present moment?

I never do that

I always do that

Being busy with what you're doing means fully immersing yourself in the current activity.

Do you practice techniques to quiet your mind?

I never do that

I always do that

Calming your thoughts refers to the practice of quieting the mind.

Do you pay attention to your breathing?

I never do that

I always do that

Paying attention to your breathing means focusing on the feeling of your breath as it goes in and out of your body.

Do you maintain focus during activities?

I never do that

I always do that

Staying focused means keeping your concentration on the present moment.

Do you create compelling materials in your visual communication?

I never do that

I always do that

Creating engaging materials means producing visually appealing and persuasive content that effectively conveys a message.

Do you utilize graphics to enhance visual communication?

I never do that

I always do that

Using graphic elements refers to the use of visual elements like images, illustrations, and charts to convey information.

Do you use colors effectively to enhance visuals?

I never do that

I always do that

The use of colors refers to the deliberate application of different shades, hues, and tones to support a message.

Do you use a clear layout in your visual communication?

I never do that

I always do that

Using a clear layout means arranging elements so that someone can easily understand and navigate the presented information.

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Questionnaire Objectives

This questionnaire covers these topics

Public speaking

Delivering compelling and impactful speeches to an audience

Body Language

Getting Non-Verbal Communication

Stress management

Cope with and reduce stress

Adaptive communication

Engaging different folks and navigating through various communication styles

Appearance

How your personal presentation is seen by others

Verbal communication

Articulate your thoughts effectively

Influencing

Inspire and persuade others to embrace your ideas opinions and recommendations

Storytelling

Craft compelling narratives to connect with your audience emotionally

Present moment awareness

Being fully engaged and attentive to the present moment

Visual communication

Creating visually compelling materials to support your message

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Many people assume they understand their communication skills well, but self-perception can be inaccurate. Relying solely on your own view risks overlooking the true effect your public speaking skills have on your life. This bias can limit your awareness of habits or strengths that others notice clearly. You may feel confident and clear, yet without external input, subtle signals that hinder connection and growth might go unnoticed.

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