Not Just for Filming: Using a Teleprompter for Public Speaking Rehearsal
Keywords: Speech Rehearsal, Time Management, TED Talk, Confidence, TempoPrompter
Many assume Teleprompters are only for news anchors or YouTubers. Actually, for anyone speaking publicly (Student Defense, Wedding Toast, Business Pitch), it is the ultimate rehearsal tool.
The Enemy: Going Over Time
In formal settings, going over time is unprofessional. But when nervous, time perception distorts. You think it's been 5 minutes; it's been 10. Relying on a stopwatch? That just adds anxiety as you keep checking it.
Replace Timer with Progress Bar
TempoPrompter's logic is: Convert Time into Space. Import your speech and set the target duration (e.g., 10 mins). You just follow the scroll.
- If text moves faster than you: You're too slow, speed up.
- If text moves slower than you: You're rushing, slow down.
Build Muscle Memory
By rehearsing repeatedly with TempoPrompter, your body internalizes this pace. When you go on stage (even without the prompter), this Muscle Memory remains. You'll be surprised that you can finish perfectly on time without looking at a watch. That is the power of professional rehearsal.