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Why measuring your eloquence changes everything

#development #publicspeaking #softskills

Published: 1 October 2025

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The fear of public speaking is anything but rare: research shows that around 77% of people experience some form of anxiety when speaking in public (source: crowncounseling.com)  .
This reminds us that speaking clearly and with impact is a valuable skill…but one that is rarely mastered without objective feedback. That’s where measuring your speaking performance makes all the difference. It’s the small shift that can transform the way you practice, progress, and present yourself to others.

Numbers cut through bias

When you record yourself, you often think you’re speaking well… until you play it back. Perception is deceptive.

  • The recommended speaking pace is about 100–120 words per minute, the sweet spot for comprehension without overloading the audience (teleprompter.com).

  • Speaking too quickly blurs articulation; too slowly, and the message loses energy.

🎬 Practical tip: record yourself reading a one-minute text, then count your words. Compare it to the 100–120 wpm benchmark. It’s a simple way to calibrate your pace.
 

💡 Rapidmooc tip: the dashboard automatically calculates your pace and tells you if you’re in the optimal zone. You can also adjust the teleprompter speed to match your rhythm

100-120 words

per minute, the sweet spot for comprehension without overloading the audience

Filler words undermine credibility

Words like “uh,” “so,” “you know” sneak into speech unconsciously but overuse weakens fluency and can make you sound unsure.

  • Studies show excessive filler use decreases perceived credibility and hurts message clarity (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov).

  • At 12 fillers per minute or more, competence ratings drop significantly (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov).

  • Neuroscience research indicates that each unnecessary filler triggers subtle audience responses, interpreted as hesitation or doubt (forbes.com).

🎬 Practical tip: record yourself for 2–3 minutes, then transcribe or scan for repeated words. Replace them with purposeful pauses : silence is far more powerful than an “uh.”
 

💡 Rapidmooc tip: the report lists your most repeated words, so you know exactly which fillers to target.

Clarity is non-negotiable

A well-thought-out speech poorly articulated loses its punch. Mumbled articulation, overly long sentences, or cluttered transitions are silent killers.

  • Research shows that faster or louder speech can increase articulatory variability, making delivery less precise (pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov).

  • Audience attention is fragile : long-winded phrasing or sloppy articulation can lose them in seconds.

aim for sentences under

15 words

on average

🎬 Practical tip: aim for sentences under 15 words on average. Practice “over-articulating” during rehearsal; it sounds natural on camera and makes you much easier to understand.
 

💡 Rapidmooc tip: the AI evaluates your overall clarity and highlights weak spots, giving you a roadmap to rework those sections.

Progress lives in the feedback loop

Measuring eloquence creates a cycle:

  1. Record
  2. Receive objective feedback
  3. Identify areas to improve
  4. Return to recording with a clear focus

 

Without measurement, you’re adjusting blindly. With it, you improve systematically.
Studies show that immediate feedback significantly reduces filler word use in just one exercise (ecommons.udayton.edu).

🎬 Practical tip: pick one metric (e.g., fillers) and focus on it for 5–7 recordings. Once it stabilizes, move on to the next.
 

💡 Rapidmooc tip: every session is archived with its report. You can track progress over weeks and months, building your personal “eloquence curve.”

Conclusion

Measuring eloquence is a game changer. It’s not about perfection, it’s about becoming clearer, calmer, and more impactful.

With modern tools like Rapidmooc Coach, you get instant, data-driven feedback that turns each recording into a training session.

If you want to go from a “good speaker” to a high-impact communicator, start now: record yourself, analyze your metrics, and refine one element at a time.

🎯 Challenge: in your next video, pick one metric to improve (pace, fillers, or clarity). Compare your reports across 10 sessions. The difference will speak for itself.

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