Best Community Feedback Questions for Public Speaking Communities

Want to know what your members really think about your public speaking content or resources? Gathering community feedback can feel tough, but with the right prompts, you can unlock valuable insights and create a more engaged, responsive group. Use these proven templates to make feedback easy and inviting for everyone.

Public Speaking 42 Templates

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Why This Works

Community feedback posts tap into the core of effective community management by inviting members to share their thoughts in a safe, structured way. When people feel their opinions are valued, they are more likely to participate, contribute ideas, and stay invested in the group’s success. Open-ended feedback encourages diverse perspectives, surfaces unseen challenges, and uncovers new opportunities for growth.

Requesting feedback also builds trust and transparency. By actively listening and responding to member input, community managers demonstrate that the community is shaped by its people, not just its leaders. This process fosters a culture of continuous improvement and helps everyone feel a sense of ownership in the public speaking journey together.

42 Ready-to-Use Templates

1

What is one thing you wish you knew before your first speech?

💡 Example: "What is one thing you wish you knew before your first speech?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #reflection #personal
2

We are considering new workshop topics. What would you like to see next?

💡 Example: "We are considering new workshop topics. What would you like to see next?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #workshop #suggestion
3

How can our resources better support your growth as a speaker?

💡 Example: "How can our resources better support your growth as a speaker?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #resources #support
4

Which recent event helped you most, and why?

💡 Example: "Which recent event helped you most, and why?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #event #reflection
5

What makes you feel most confident before going on stage?

💡 Example: "What makes you feel most confident before going on stage?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #confidence #personal
6

Is there a public speaking myth you wish we would discuss or debunk?

💡 Example: "Is there a public speaking myth you wish we would discuss or debunk?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #myth #discussion
7

Share one feature or tool you wish our community offered.

💡 Example: "Share one feature or tool you wish our community offered."

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Top #feature #suggestion
8

What stops you from speaking up in meetings or online sessions?

💡 Example: "What stops you from speaking up in meetings or online sessions?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #barrier #personal
9

How would you rate our last webinar, and what could make it better?

💡 Example: "How would you rate our last webinar, and what could make it better?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #webinar #feedback
10

Tell us about a speaking challenge you are facing right now.

💡 Example: "Tell us about a speaking challenge you are facing right now."

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #challenge #personal
11

Which community resource do you use most? Is anything missing?

💡 Example: "Which community resource do you use most? Is anything missing?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #resource #feedback
12

What would make you feel more comfortable sharing your speeches here?

💡 Example: "What would make you feel more comfortable sharing your speeches here?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #comfort #sharing
13

Do you prefer live feedback or written comments on your presentations?

💡 Example: "Do you prefer live feedback or written comments on your presentations?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #preference #feedback
14

What is your top goal in public speaking for this year?

💡 Example: "What is your top goal in public speaking for this year?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #goal #reflection
15

Help us improve! What is one thing you would change about our meetings?

💡 Example: "Help us improve! What is one thing you would change about our meetings?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #improvement #meetings
16

What topic do you wish we would cover in future sessions?

💡 Example: "What topic do you wish we would cover in future sessions?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #topic #future
17

How do you like to practice your speeches? Any tips for others?

💡 Example: "How do you like to practice your speeches? Any tips for others?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #practice #tips
18

What stops you from attending our live events more often?

💡 Example: "What stops you from attending our live events more often?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #attendance #barrier
19

Has our feedback helped you improve? Share your experience.

💡 Example: "Has our feedback helped you improve? Share your experience."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #feedback #experience
20

What format do you prefer for community learning - video, audio, or text?

💡 Example: "What format do you prefer for community learning - video, audio, or text?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #format #preference
21

If you could suggest one guest speaker, who would it be?

💡 Example: "If you could suggest one guest speaker, who would it be?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #guest #suggestion
22

Do you find our feedback sessions supportive? How could we improve?

💡 Example: "Do you find our feedback sessions supportive? How could we improve?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #support #sessions
23

What time of day works best for you to join events?

💡 Example: "What time of day works best for you to join events?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #schedule #event
24

How do you feel about our current event schedule? Suggestions welcome.

💡 Example: "How do you feel about our current event schedule? Suggestions welcome."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #event #schedule
25

What motivates you to keep improving your speaking skills?

💡 Example: "What motivates you to keep improving your speaking skills?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #motivation #reflection
26

Share one public speaking tip you wish you learned sooner.

💡 Example: "Share one public speaking tip you wish you learned sooner."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #tip #sharing
27

Have you used our resource library? What should we add next?

💡 Example: "Have you used our resource library? What should we add next?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #library #suggestion
28

If you could change one thing about our online platform, what would it be?

💡 Example: "If you could change one thing about our online platform, what would it be?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Top #platform #improvement
29

What is your favorite part of our community meetings?

💡 Example: "What is your favorite part of our community meetings?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #favorite #meetings
30

Tell us what encourages you to give feedback to other members.

💡 Example: "Tell us what encourages you to give feedback to other members."

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #encouragement #feedback
31

How could we make our practice sessions more valuable for you?

💡 Example: "How could we make our practice sessions more valuable for you?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #practice #improvement
32

What topics do you struggle with most when preparing a speech?

💡 Example: "What topics do you struggle with most when preparing a speech?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #struggle #topics
33

In what ways could we make new members feel more welcome?

💡 Example: "In what ways could we make new members feel more welcome?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #new members #welcome
34

What kind of follow-up would you find helpful after community events?

💡 Example: "What kind of follow-up would you find helpful after community events?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #follow-up #events
35

How do you want to celebrate member milestones?

💡 Example: "How do you want to celebrate member milestones?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #celebration #milestones
36

What would help you feel more comfortable giving constructive feedback?

💡 Example: "What would help you feel more comfortable giving constructive feedback?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #comfort #feedback
37

Have you tried our speech challenges? What did you think?

💡 Example: "Have you tried our speech challenges? What did you think?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #challenge #experience
38

Share a resource that has helped your public speaking journey.

💡 Example: "Share a resource that has helped your public speaking journey."

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #resource #sharing
39

What stops you from posting or commenting in our group?

💡 Example: "What stops you from posting or commenting in our group?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #barrier #posting
40

What would make you recommend this community to a friend?

💡 Example: "What would make you recommend this community to a friend?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #recommendation #community
41

How can we help you overcome stage fright?

💡 Example: "How can we help you overcome stage fright?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #stage fright #support
42

Tell us about a time you felt proud of your speaking progress.

💡 Example: "Tell us about a time you felt proud of your speaking progress."

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #proud #progress

How to Use These Templates

To implement these templates, choose a topic or resource you want feedback on, then copy and paste a relevant prompt into your community platform. Personalize as needed to fit your group’s voice or make the context clear. After posting, monitor responses, thank participants, and share how their feedback will inform future actions. Consistency is key - schedule regular feedback posts to create an ongoing dialogue and show members that their voices drive real change.

Best Practices

  • Be specific about what you want feedback on to guide useful responses.
  • Use open-ended questions to encourage thoughtful input.
  • Acknowledge all feedback and thank members for sharing.
  • Close the loop by updating members on actions taken based on their feedback.
  • Rotate topics to keep feedback fresh and relevant.

All Platforms Tips

On all platforms, use clear calls to action and tag relevant members to invite participation. Pin or highlight feedback posts to increase visibility. For chat or forum platforms, follow up in comments or threads to deepen the discussion. On social platforms, use questions or polls to spark replies and keep the conversation easy to join.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I encourage members to give actionable feedback on speech delivery techniques like vocal variety and body language?

When posting community feedback prompts, ask members to focus on specific delivery elements such as eye contact, posture, hand gestures, and tone modulation. Provide checklists or targeted questions (e.g., 'Did the speaker maintain appropriate eye contact?' or 'Was vocal variety effective in emphasizing key points?') to guide more detailed and actionable responses.

What’s the best way to frame feedback requests about handling audience questions or Q&A sessions?

Encourage members to share recordings or descriptions of their Q&A segments, and ask the community to comment on strategies like clarifying difficult questions, managing time, and engaging the audience. Use community feedback templates that reference common Q&A challenges, such as handling unexpected or off-topic questions, to spark useful discussion.

How do I get members to share constructive critiques on speech structure, such as the use of storytelling or transitions between points?

Design feedback prompts that specifically reference structure elements—like opening hooks, signposting, and narrative flow. Ask members to highlight where transitions felt seamless or abrupt, and to suggest alternative storytelling approaches. This ensures feedback is focused and helpful for speakers aiming to refine their organization.

Should I tailor community feedback prompts for speakers preparing for specific scenarios, like TEDx talks or persuasive pitches?

Absolutely. Public speaking scenarios like TEDx, persuasive sales pitches, or panel presentations have unique expectations. Use scenario-based prompts to ask for feedback on aspects such as idea worthiness for TEDx or persuasive techniques in pitches (e.g., 'How effectively did the speaker establish credibility and engage curiosity for a TEDx audience?').

How can I involve experienced speakers in giving nuanced feedback without intimidating newer members?

Create tiered feedback requests, where experienced speakers are invited to offer advanced critiques—such as on rhetorical devices or stage presence—while also encouraging them to share positive reinforcement and tips for growth. Highlight community guidelines that emphasize supportive and growth-oriented comments to foster an inclusive atmosphere.

What are effective ways to gather feedback on the use of visual aids and slides in online speech recordings?

Include prompts that ask members to evaluate slide clarity, design consistency, and integration of visual aids with spoken content. For instance, request specific feedback on whether visuals enhanced understanding or distracted from the message, and encourage tips for improving slide pacing and alignment with key talking points in virtual presentations.

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